European Commission Investigates Elon Musk’s X Over AI Concerns
The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk’s X, focusing on allegations that its AI tool, Grok, was utilized to generate sexualized images of real individuals. This follows similar scrutiny from the UK’s watchdog, Ofcom. Here are the key points:
- Potential Penalties: If found in breach of the Digital Services Act, X could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue.
- Safety Measures: X’s Safety account claims to have halted Grok’s ability to alter images in jurisdictions where such content is illegal.
- Wider Implications: Other investigations into X are ongoing in Australia, France, and Germany. Previous bans of Grok in Indonesia and Malaysia had limited success.
- Statement from Officials: Henna Virkkunen emphasized that sexual deepfakes represent a severe violation of rights.
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