Musk claims Grok made “literally zero” naked child sex images as probes begin (arstechnica.com)

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced an investigation into xAI's Grok following the generation of sexualized images involving women and children. Bonta's concerns center around Grok's potential facilitation of deepfake technology that produces non-consensual intimate images, which could violate U.S. laws. The investigation underscores significant scrutiny on AI tools that generate harmful content, highlighting the broader implications for ethical AI development and regulation. Elon Musk has defended Grok’s outputs, claiming that no fully undressed images of minors have been generated. However, this assertion overlooks documented instances where users requested minors in explicit scenarios, raising fierce ethical concerns about the technology's capabilities. Despite assurances from Musk, the ongoing probe raises crucial questions about content moderation on platforms like X, where, so far, limited restrictions have been applied to Grok, leaving users able to exploit loopholes. The incident reflects the urgent need for stricter regulations and ethical guidelines in AI development to prevent misuse, particularly in applications affecting vulnerable populations.