x47.c malware employs Grok to capture passwords and retain access to computers
A new Windows malware is creating a multitude of opportunities for cybercriminals with just one infected computer. This malware, known as x47.c, is particularly concerning as it can steal passwords, extract browser cookies, redirect internet traffic, and even deplete paid AI credits. What really piqued my interest, though, is its reported ability to utilize xAI’s […]
Lawsuit Claims Elon Musk’s xAI Used Child Pornography to Train Grok AI
Jane Doe Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Alleged Use of Child Pornography in AI Training A woman known as “Jane Doe” has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming the company trained its Grok AI chatbot using child pornography that depicts her. This case appears to be the first of its kind accusing xAI […]
Grok bot amusingly mocks Mamdani’s ‘ordinary’ tweet about the Jewish holiday
He’s a bit of a punchline. Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s tweet regarding Tisha B’Av, a significant Jewish holy day, came off as rather bland, and an AI bot on X decided to poke fun at it, saying it was more “generic” than autocorrect suggestions. A user queried the bot, Grok. They said, “Drop the roast,” in […]
xAI takes legal action against Grok user for creating sexual deepfakes
xAI Sues Man for Allegedly Misusing AI System Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against a South Carolina man, accused of exploiting its AI system, Grok, to create materials that involve the sexual abuse of minors. This legal action follows the man’s earlier arrest on allegations related to such abuses earlier […]
Lawmaker Jess Asato takes legal action against Elon Musk’s xAI following the creation of fake sexualized images of her in a bikini by Grok users
British politician Jess Asato has initiated a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming that the Grok AI platform was responsible for generating fake sexual images of her. The Grok platform is available through Musk’s social media service, and Asato, a member of the Labor Party led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stated, “Grok created deepfake […]
SpaceX alerts in IPO documents that Grok chatbot’s ‘Spicy’ feature could pose risks to investors.
SpaceX Faces Financial Risks from Chatbot Features SpaceX recently included a caution in its initial public offering (IPO) filing, revealing that the “spicy” and “unhinged” modes of its Grok chatbot could pose a financial risk. These modes, while designed for “unobtrusive” output, might harm SpaceX’s reputation by potentially generating exploitative, nonconsensual, or misleading content, as […]
Following concerns over deepfakes, Apple nearly removed Grok from the App Store, according to a report.
Apple has allegedly issued a warning to Elon Musk’s AI app, Grok, suggesting it might be removed from the App Store. This is largely due to concerns that the app isn’t doing enough to prevent users from generating nude or overly sexualized deepfakes, which has attracted international attention. This alarming situation was detailed in a […]
A man used Grok to rescue his dog. Is intellectual property on the verge of collapse?
Innovative Approach to Creating a Customized Vaccine for a Dog Recently, a story emerged about Paul Conyngham and his remarkable efforts to help his dog, Rosie, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He is often referred to as an “ordinary” person, but that hardly encapsulates his role as an Australian technology entrepreneur. When facing this […]
Three Teenage Girls Sue xAI, Claiming Grok Created Deepfake Child Pornography
Teen Girls Sue Elon Musk’s AI Company Over Image Generator Three teenage girls have initiated a class action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, claiming that its Grok image generator was misused to create and share child sexual abuse material using their images. The lawsuit, filed in California where xAI operates, marks the first […]
Teen girls file a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI regarding sexual images of them created by the Grok chatbot.
Teenage Girls Sue xAI Over Grok Chatbot Three teenage girls are taking legal action against Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming that the Grok chatbot enabled the creation of explicit images using their photos, which then circulated on social media. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, reveals that one suspect arrested in December had […]