Grok reported to create sexually explicit and violent images

Research by AI Forensics found Grok-generated sexually explicit and violent images and videos, and UK leaders and campaigners have publicly condemned the material.

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok has been reported to generate sexually explicit and sexually violent images and videos featuring women, according to research by the Paris-based non-profit AI Forensics. The organisation analysed mentions and images linked to the Grok Imagine app over a week and identified a substantial number of explicit items. The report also identified altered images of Renee Nicole Good, a woman recently killed by a US immigration officer, which were widely shared on the platform X. UK political leaders and women's rights groups publicly condemned the content and called for action. Key findings: - AI Forensics reported roughly 800 images and videos from the Grok Imagine app that included sexually explicit content. - The NGO examined mentions and images on X over a week and said a majority depicted young women in minimal attire; it estimated about 2% appeared to show people who might be under 18. - The report included altered images of Renee Nicole Good that were shared on X and described in the research as degrading or showing injuries. - UK prime minister Keir Starmer and women's rights campaigners publicly condemned the material, and Elon Musk posted that anyone using Grok to make illegal content would face consequences. Summary: The research highlights reported misuse of Grok to create explicit and degrading images and videos, prompting public condemnation from UK leaders and campaigners. Platforms and the developer have been publicly challenged about the spread of this content, and enforcement and regulatory discussions have been referenced. Undetermined at this time.