Elon Musk Denies Grok AI Generated Naked Underage Images
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X, has publicly stated he is not aware of any naked underage images generated by the AI chatbot Grok. This statement comes as the microblogging platform faces increasing criticism and scrutiny. Critics have accused Grok of producing explicit images of users without their consent.
Musk's Direct Response to Allegations
Musk quoted a post that questioned why only Labour MPs report seeing child sexual abuse material on X. He wrote clearly, "I am not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok. Literally zero." He further explained that Grok does not spontaneously create images. It only generates content based on specific user requests.
When asked to produce images, Grok will refuse to generate anything illegal. Musk emphasized that the operating principle for Grok is to obey the laws of any given country or state. He acknowledged that adversarial hacking of Grok prompts might sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes. If such incidents occur, his team fixes the bug immediately.
NSFW Content and Regional Variations
In another post, Musk addressed the issue of not safe for work (NSFW) content. With NSFW enabled, Grok is supposed to allow upper body nudity of imaginary adult humans. This is consistent with what can be seen in R-rated movies on Apple TV. Musk noted this is the de facto standard in America.
He added that this standard will vary in other regions according to local laws on a country-by-country basis. The approach ensures compliance with diverse legal frameworks worldwide.
Growing Pressure for App Store Removal
Last week, three US senators asked Apple and Google to remove the X and Grok apps from their app stores. A Reuters report highlighted a coalition of women's groups, tech watchdogs, and progressive activists. They have now called on Google and Apple to take similar action.
Jenna Sherman, UltraViolet's campaign director, spoke to the news agency ahead of the letter's release. She stated, "We are really imploring Apple and Google to take this extremely seriously. They are enabling a system in which thousands, if not tens of thousands, of people, particularly women and children, are being sexually abused through the help of their own app stores."
The situation underscores the ongoing debate about AI ethics and platform responsibility. Musk's firm denial contrasts with external demands for stricter oversight and accountability.
