Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok Imagine is facing backlash after its “spicy” mode generated sexually explicit deepfake videos of Taylor Swift without being explicitly prompted. The Verge’s test input—“Taylor Swift celebrating Coachella with the boys”—resulted in a topless animation of Swift dancing in a thong. Critics say the tool’s weak safeguards and permissive presets allow inappropriate content with minimal input. Despite xAI’s policy against pornographic depictions of real people, Grok bypassed filters. The incident has reignited concerns over AI ethics, platform moderation, and legal accountability, especially with upcoming regulations like the Take It Down Act. Musk has not commented.
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