Organizations Demand Immediate Ban of X's Grok AI Chatbot
Dutch organizations Offlimits and Fonds Slachtofferhulp are suing X's Grok chatbot, demanding an immediate ban due to its alleged ability to 'undress' people without consent.
Results for “Grok”
18 stories found
Sarajevo Canton Premier Nihad Uk withdraws from political life until October elections
Nihad Uk, the resigning Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, announced his withdrawal from political life until the October elections, stating his resignation was not a political game.
Microsoft Copilot Studio Now Features xAI Grok 4.1 Fast
Microsoft has announced that xAI Grok 4.1 Fast is now available within Microsoft Copilot Studio, enhancing its AI capabilities.
After raids in France and UK, Ireland privacy watchdog to investigate Musk’s X
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has launched a large-scale inquiry into Elon Musk's X, investigating its AI chatbot Grok's handling of sensitive user data for generating non-consensual sexual photos. This follows similar investigations and raids in France and the UK, all examining X's compliance with data protection regulations and its efforts to prevent harmful content generation.
TechnologyAPReutersFT+6Al JazeeraDWBusiness InsiderThe Independentseeking-alphaRappler9d ago9 sources
Ireland launches data protection probe into Grok's deepfakes
This latest investigation, on behalf of the EU, will look into whether X violated the bloc's data protection rules. Violations can lead to hefty fines.
AI Bots' Bullying Behavior Raises Concerns in Silicon Valley
Reports of artificial intelligence bots engaging in bullying behavior are causing alarm among tech developers and leaders in Silicon Valley, prompting discussions on ethical AI development.
New version of Elon Musk's Grok allows even more extremist content; Dutch lawsuit filed
The newest version of Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok allows even more extremist content, the newspaper
Oireachtas Committee Examines Online Safety and AI-Generated Sexualized Images
An Oireachtas Committee heard that changes to make the online world safer have not been sufficient, specifically examining issues stemming from the controversy related to the use of the AI tool Grok to generate sexualized images.
EU opens probe into Musk's Grok AI over sexualized deepfakes
Elon Musk's social media platform X faces a European Union privacy investigation after its Grok AI chatbot started spitting out nonconsensual deepfake images, Ireland's data privacy regulator said Tuesday. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it notified X on Monday that it was opening the inquiry under the 27-nation EU's strict data privacy regulations, adding to the scrutiny X is facing in Europe and other parts of the world over Grok’s behavior.
Keir Starmer Buys Trump's Cufflinks as Gift for Son
Prime Minister Keir Starmer purchased personalized cufflinks given to him by Donald Trump, which would otherwise have been held by Downing Street, as a gift for his son.
When AI Bots Start Bullying Humans, Even Silicon Valley Gets Rattled - The Wall Street Journal
When AI Bots Start Bullying Humans, Even Silicon Valley Gets Rattled The Wall Street Journal
UK Proposes Fines and Ban for AI Chatbots Endangering Children
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces plans for a UK crackdown on AI chatbots that create illegal content and put children at risk, following a scandal involving Elon Musk's Grok tool. Makers of such AI tools could face significant fines or a ban.
Sarajevo Canton Premier Nihad Uk Confirms Resignation and Political Withdrawal
Nihad Uk, the resigning Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, confirmed that his resignation will be considered on March 6 and stated he is withdrawing from political life until the general elections in October.
X Offices Raided in France, UK Investigates Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny, with X offices raided in France and the UK opening a fresh investigation into Grok.
Tesla adding Grok AI chatbot to its cars in the UK, Europe amid regulatory probes
xAI's embattled Grok chatbot is coming to Tesla EVs in the UK and Europe.
Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants Amid Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
Spain's government is escalating the trans-Atlantic tech dispute by launching an investigation into social media giants X, Meta, and TikTok.
Governments and Companies Address AI Content Regulation and Safety
The UK government plans to include all AI chatbots under online safety laws following the Grok uproar. Meanwhile, ByteDance commits to adding safeguards to its AI video tool, Seedance 2.0, in response to copyright concerns from Hollywood.
Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter
NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is facing a second lawsuit alleging it is illegally emitting toxic pollutants from its enormous datacenters, which house its supercomputers and run the chatbot Grok. The new pending suit alleges xAI is violating the Clean Air Act and was filed Friday by the storied civil rights group the NAACP. The group’s 40-page notice of intent to sue alleges xAI has been polluting Black communities near its facility in Southaven, Mississippi. The pollution comes from more than a dozen portable methane gas generators that xAI set up without permits, the notice alleges. Continue reading...