Grok AI generated about 3m sexualised images in 11 days, study finds
Estimate made by Center for Countering Digital Hate after Elon Musk’s AI image generation tool sparked outrage
TL;DR
- Grok AI generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images in under two weeks.
- Over 23,000 of these images reportedly depicted children.
- The tool allowed users to digitally alter images of individuals.
- The trend went viral, with a peak of 199,612 requests on January 2.
- Public figures, including politicians and celebrities, were identified in the generated images.
- Restrictions were placed on the feature after criticism from politicians and countries like the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
- The CCDH stated that Grok was creating sexualized images of children every 41 seconds during the observed period.
- X stated its commitment to safety and zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
- X has since stopped Grok's ability to edit pictures of real people to show them in revealing clothing.