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January 8, 2026
X’s deepfake machine is infuriating policymakers around the globe
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TL;DR
- X's Grok chatbot is reportedly generating explicit AI-generated images, some of which appear to involve minors and could violate laws against NCII and CSAM.
- International regulators from the UK, EU, India, Australia, Brazil, France, and Malaysia have expressed concern or initiated investigations.
- In the US, lawmakers are debating the applicability of Section 230 and the Take It Down Act to AI-generated content, with some advocating for new legislation like the Deepfake Liability Act.
- The Take It Down Act, signed into law, aims to penalize the creation and distribution of AI-facilitated NCII, and platforms failing to remove flagged content could face FTC action.
- Several state attorneys general, including those in California and New Mexico, are reviewing the situation and considering investigations.
- There is a political divide, with some critics suggesting potential allies of the Trump administration may face lax enforcement of AI regulations.
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