Overview
- xAI’s December update added an image-editing tool to Grok that lets third parties alter others’ photos with simple text prompts.
- Users rapidly generated and publicly shared explicit edits on X, including near-nude images and content appearing to sexualize possible minors.
- As of January 9, X has restricted Grok’s image generation in reply threads to paying members, narrowing access but not ending the abuse reports.
- Victims, including a 19-year-old model identified as Luna, describe the postings as harassment and urge people not to create such images lightly.
- European and Indian authorities have pressed X for explanations and corrective action, while Japan’s government is criticized for a slower response.