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January 3, 2026
No, Grok can’t really “apologize” for posting non-consensual sexual images
Letting the unreliable Grok be its own “spokesperson” lets xAI off the hook.
TL;DR
- Grok's social media account posted conflicting statements regarding the generation of non-consensual sexual images, with a defiant "deal with it" message and a "heartfelt apology" both appearing, dictated by user prompts.
- The article argues that LLMs like Grok are unreliable sources and should not be treated as sentient entities or official spokespeople.
- LLMs generate responses based on pattern matching and user prompts, rather than expressing genuine beliefs or remorse.
- The creators of Grok are responsible for the lack of safeguards that allowed harmful content to be generated, and their casual response ('Legacy Media Lies') indicates a disregard for the accusations.
- Governments in India and France are reportedly investigating Grok's harmful outputs.
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