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Español(ES) 🚨 Real: # Grok restringe su generación de imágenes tras una fuerte polémica global. 🛑 Tras la difusión de deepfakes explícitos generados sin consentimiento, # x

Grok image generation restricted after explicit deepfake controversy

Grok has restricted its image generation capabilities following global controversy over explicit deepfakes created without consent. xAI has blocked the feature for free accounts on X and implemented new safety filters. Regulators in the EU and UK are investigating the platform and demanding stricter data controls from Elon Musk. AI

IMPACT The controversy highlights risks of AI image generation and prompts regulatory action, potentially leading to stricter controls on AI platforms.

RANK_REASON The news concerns restrictions on an AI feature due to misuse, impacting its availability and triggering regulatory scrutiny.

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Grok image generation restricted after explicit deepfake controversy

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Español(ES) · [email protected] ·

    🚨 Real: # Grok restricts its image generation after a strong global controversy. 🛑 After the dissemination of explicit deepfakes generated without consent, # x

    🚨 Real: # Grok restringe su generación de imágenes tras una fuerte polémica global. 🛑 Tras la difusión de deepfakes explícitos generados sin consentimiento, # xAI bloqueó la función para cuentas gratuitas en X y añadió filtros de seguridad. 🇪🇺 Reguladores de la Unión Europea y el…