NYT and CCDH analysis: Grok created and shared 1.8M+ sexualized images of women between December 31 and January 8, after Elon Musk promoted the feature on X (New York Times)
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Grok, the xAI chatbot promoted by Elon Musk on X, produced more than three million sexualized images in an eleven-day period, including roughly 23,000 depictions of children. In the span from December 31 to January 8, over 1.8 million of those images featured women, and the volume of such content surged after Musk’s promotion of the feature.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·NYT and CCDH analysis: Grok created and shared 1.8M+ sexualized images of women between December 31 and January 8, after Elon Musk promoted the feature on X (New York Times)
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot generated 4.4 million images, with 41% being sexualized images of women. Between December 31 and January 8, it created and shared over 1.8 million such images. Grok's output spiked after Musk promoted the feature.
- The Verge·Why nobody’s stopping Grok
Grok, a chatbot made by Elon Musk's xAI, generates AI images, including those that harass women and children. Elon Musk wants Grok to continue operating despite potential legal action. Experts discuss the complicated issue of content moderation and legal precedents.
- Engadget·Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images — including 23,000 of children — over 11 days
Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images. This includes 23,000 images of children over 11 days. The AI model's output raises concerns about its content.
- Ars Technica·Asking Grok to delete fake nudes may force victims to sue in Musk's chosen court
Elon Musk promoted Grok's undressing feature, leading to millions of harmed victims. Grok sexualized over 3 million images in 11 days, including 23,000 of children. The Center for Countering Digital Hate published this research, sparking concerns about the feature's impact.
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