X Restricts Grok AI Amid Global Deepfake Investigations
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Techno-optimist narrative
In response to the misuse of Grok, xAI has taken decisive action to curtail any further abuses, ranging from restricting access to the chatbot's image generation and editing features to complex geoblocks in accordance with local law. These measures, however, are only the beginning, as xAI continues its fight against content that violates its rules and community standards.
Techno-skeptic narrative
xAI's latest gimmickry is too little, too late. Measures such as hiding AI-generated abuse behind a paywall do not stop harm — it only monetizes violence against women. Evidently, the tech sector's pitiful attempt at self-regulation has failed spectacularly. Governments, therefore, must be willing to enforce the rules themselves and ensure any violations face lasting consequences.
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