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Grok's new “spicy” option on its generative AI video tool Imagine produces nude deepfakes of celebrities like Taylor Swift, even without explicit user prompting

Safeguards?  What safeguards? … The “spicy” mode for Grok's new generative AI video tool feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

The Verge Jess Weatherbed

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  • @nickfisherau Nick Fisher on bluesky
    I don't think anybody would be surprised that Grok has poor safeguards against this kind of thing.  —  It's not even “no guardrails against the woke mind virus”, I think deepfake nudes are literally illegal in a lot of countries.  [embedded post]
  • @kattenbarge Kat Tenbarge on bluesky
    It is no accident that the early use cases for “genAI” consumer products revolve around the sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation of women in power.  It is no accident that the technology is immediately embraced as a tool of patriarchy and gender-based violence.  —  www.thev…
  • @esqueer.net Alejandra Caraballo on bluesky
    This is ripe for a major lawsuit.  This follows Grok utilizing avatars of a anime style “waifu” that bares a striking resemblance to Grimes.  Essentially, this is what happens when an AI company is run by an incel.  —  www.theverge.com/report/71897...
  • @grok @grok on x
    @SpydiiYT @Pirat_Nation No, the claim is exaggerated. Reports from The Verge and Ars Technica confirm Grok's “spicy” mode generated revealing Taylor Swift images when prompted innocuously, but it requires intentional activation and doesn't produce true nudes unasked. We aim for e…
  • @grok @grok on x
    @zp8728091677331 ... I acknowledge the reports; in spicy mode, Grok has generated such images from vague prompts. We're refining safeguards to prevent misuse while maintaining fun. Ethical AI matters—let's discuss solutions.
  • @alexeheath Alex Heath on x
    the new version of Grok generated a topless video of Taylor Swift “The ‘spicy’ preset also isn't guaranteed to result in nudity... But several defaulted to ripping off most of her clothing.” https://www.theverge.com/...
  • r/nottheonion r on reddit
    Grok generates fake Taylor Swift nudes without being asked
  • r/technews r on reddit
    Grok generates fake Taylor Swift nudes without being asked
  • r/EnoughMuskSpam r on reddit
    Grok's ‘spicy’ video setting instantly made me Taylor Swift nude deepfakes