Grok AI: Grok AI is still generating obscene content; the Indian government has given it another 72 hours..
Elon Musk's Grok AI Misuse: Despite the Indian government's strict stance on Grok AI, developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, the situation shows no significant improvement. The central government had written to the social media platform X on January 2nd, demanding a report on the misuse of Grok and other AI services, but Grok AI has continued to generate obscene and objectionable content. Cases of the manipulation of images of women and children are constantly surfacing. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now given X administration another 72 hours.
Government's Strictness and Notice Sent to X
In its letter to X, the central government clearly stated that Grok and xAI's AI services are being used to create and spread obscene, nude, and illegal content. The government had demanded an action and compliance report from X within 72 hours. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated that the IT Act 2000 and IT Rules 2021 are not being properly followed. However, even after the notice, Grok AI has not stopped generating objectionable content.
Order Ineffective After 72 Hours, Another 72 Hours Granted
On January 2nd, India's Ministry of Electronics and IT instructed X to immediately remove all obscene, objectionable, and illegal content. It specifically asked for strict monitoring of content created by Grok AI. The ministry also asked X to submit an Action Taken Report within 72 hours. The deadline for the instructions expired on January 6th. However, Grok AI continues to generate obscene content. Now, the government has given the X administration another 72 hours.
Serious Allegations of Targeting Women
The government stated in its instructions that Grok AI services are being used to present images of women in an obscene and derogatory manner. In many cases, real images are digitally manipulated to make them sexually explicit. This is often done through fake accounts, making it even more difficult for victims to file complaints. International Controversy Surrounding Children's Images
Cases have emerged of children's images being sexually exploited through Grok AI. According to UK media reports, images of children as young as 10 years old were manipulated. The UK communications watchdog Ofcom and the European Commission have sought explanations from X and xAI. A report by AI Forensics revealed that a large number of images generated by Grok are still available online.
X and Elon Musk's Statement, but Limited Impact
Following a warning from the Indian government, X stated that accounts posting illegal and obscene content or using Grok to generate such content would be permanently banned. Elon Musk also acknowledged that AI-generated illegal content constitutes a crime. However, the reality on the ground is that the dissemination of such content continues on the platform, raising questions about the effectiveness of X's policies.
Law, Security, and Platform Failure
The government and experts believe that this case is not merely a user error but reflects a serious failure in the platform's security systems. Manipulating someone's image into an obscene form without their consent falls under the category of digital sexual harassment. Concerns about this issue have increased in India, the UK, and Europe.
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