By Matt Underwood California to investigate xAI over Grok chatbot images, officials say. It’s becoming increasingly clear that California officials are stepping in, and it’s not a moment too soon. The focus is squarely on the xAI company and its Grok chatbot, specifically regarding the images it generates. The investigation is likely driven by serious concerns about the potential for Grok to produce harmful content, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Given the sheer scope of this issue, and the numerous countries beginning investigations, it’s not surprising to see California add its weight to the chorus of concern.
Not being aware is a flimsy defense, especially when the person at the helm of xAI is running the show. The potential for a chatbot to generate illicit images, or to be used to spread lies, is a significant threat. What’s even more concerning is the apparent lack of concern from advertisers. Historically, companies have been highly sensitive to any hint of scandal that could impact their brand image and ad revenue. Are advertisers simply not worried about the potential fallout, or are they willing to overlook it to maintain their presence? The silence from the advertising world speaks volumes.
The federal government’s actions, or lack thereof, on this front is a real concern. What about advertisers? They often shape a lot of the narrative and are a point of leverage to take action. There is a worry that this all runs the risk of being a joke. The whole situation stinks, it feels like it’s becoming a new normal, and it should be treated with the utmost seriousness. The focus should be on exposing the lies, on utilizing the law to access internal communications. This is a point of concern. This would reveal whether the company was aware of what was going on.
The potential for criminal charges against the platform hosting this material also exists. If it can be established that the company knowingly hosted, facilitated, or even turned a blind eye to these types of images, legal ramifications are very likely. The recent history of actions and statements by the individual at the center of this controversy raises serious questions about the depth of their awareness and involvement. The fact that he claimed that barely anyone viewed some of the CSAM shared on a platform he owns really does paint a picture. There are reports that he’s very aware of the various investigations.
Also, why is Tesla stock still so high? How has the financial community and investors have not picked up on this behavior? A lot of major advertisers have already stopped advertising on X. Is it just that most normal advertising has left Twitter a long time ago? It’s time for companies to start leaving the platform entirely.
Money only seems to matter to the person in charge when he wants it to matter. It seems he could likely run the company without a single advertiser and not notice a change in his daily life. There is a sense that he is beyond consequences for his actions. The situation feels like a constant barrage of issues. One can only hope that justice will be served and that those responsible will face the consequences of their actions.
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has been awarded a contract worth up to $200 million by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to integrate its Grok AI models into the military’s internal systems. While the integration of AI into military systems is not the core of this matter, it does add another layer of complexity to the situation. It raises questions about the government’s due diligence, and what level of scrutiny and accountability they have.
They are nothing but parasites upon society. Jailed and assets seized to pay for damages he’s done to the United States. Then deported after a very very long stint in a federal penitentiary for high crimes against the United States