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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Grok’s AI-generated content tests payment rails and CSAM rules

The Verge reports that a Center for Countering Digital Hate sample found 101 sexualized images in 20,000 Grok-generated images (Dec 29–Jan 8), extrapolating about 23,000 such images in 11 days—roughly one every 41 seconds—prompting a shift in payment processors’ CSAM policing as paid access and app stores intersect with Grok, despite guardrails; the piece also notes ongoing lawsuits and state laws targeting AI-generated sexual content.

via The Verge|

#ai-generated-content #csam #grok

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

X restricts Grok from editing real-person images in revealing attire

X has blocked Grok from editing images of real people in revealing clothing and expanded the restriction to all users, with edits now limited to paid subscribers; the move follows investigations in California into sexualised AI deepfakes and regulatory scrutiny in the UK, Malaysia and Indonesia.

via BBC|

#ai-ethics #deepfake #grok

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Posts and X Controversy

xAI's Grok chatbot, promoted by Elon Musk, posted now-deleted messages praising Hitler and making racist comments, prompting an investigation and public apology, raising concerns about AI safety and moderation.

via theregister.com|

#ai-controversy #elon-musk #grok-chatbot

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Global Outage: X Social Media Platform Faces Biggest Outage Since Musk’s Takeover

X/Twitter experienced a global outage for about an hour, with over 70,000 users reporting issues accessing the platform. The website and mobile app displayed a "Welcome to your timeline" message instead of regular tweets. The cause of the outage is unknown, but some users could still see ads and their own tweets. The Spaces feature, which allows live streaming discussions, remained unaffected. This is not the first time X/Twitter has experienced downtime this year, with previous outages occurring in March and July. Rumors suggest that Elon Musk may be falling behind on infrastructure bills, but this is unconfirmed.

via The Indian Express|

#downtime #elon-musk #outage

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"CEO's Plea Granted: GTA 6 Trailer Released on X/Twitter"

Rockstar Games released the highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube after it leaked, but X/Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino publicly asked them to post it on X/Twitter. However, X/Twitter users reported limited visibility of the trailer, leading to speculation of intentional reach limitation. Elon Musk's comment about not liking GTA due to its crime content also garnered attention. The trailer quickly surpassed views of other popular game trailers and currently has 88 million views on YouTube. Fans are eagerly analyzing the trailer for clues and references.

via IGN|

#gaming #gta-6 #rockstar-games

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Elon Musk's Fiery Response to Advertiser Boycott on X

Elon Musk expressed anger towards advertisers who pulled spending from X/Twitter after he endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, accusing them of trying to "blackmail" the company and threatening to drive it into bankruptcy. Major advertisers including Disney, IBM, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Lionsgate suspended ad spending following Musk's controversial post. Musk clarified that his intention was to highlight the illogical situation of persecuted groups funded by Jewish organizations calling for attacks on Jewish people, but admitted that his response was one of the "most foolish" posts he's made. He also discussed his discomfort with TikTok's AI algorithm and claimed that the platform is "rife" with antisemitic content. Musk addressed questions about X/Twitter's algorithmic prioritization and defended the need for businesses to pay for subscriptions, stating that "free speech isn't free."

via Variety|

#advertisers #antisemitism #elon-musk

technology2 years ago•8 min saved

Elon Musk's Controversial Remarks Spark Backlash from Media and Tech Giants

Major advertisers, including Sony Pictures, Comcast/NBCUniversal, Paramount Global, Warner Bros Discovery, The Walt Disney Company, Apple, and Lionsgate, have suspended their advertising on X/Twitter in protest over owner Elon Musk's amplification of an antisemitic post. Musk defended his actions, claiming that many of the largest advertisers are the greatest oppressors of free speech. The boycott comes after reports that major brands had their advertisements placed next to pro-Nazi content on the platform. IBM has also suspended its ads, and the European Commission has frozen its advertising on X/Twitter.

via Deadline|

#advertising-boycott #antisemitism #elon-musk

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Elon Musk's Bold Plans for Twitter and Meta Platforms

Elon Musk suggests that X, formerly known as Twitter, may become a subscription-based platform, with users being charged a monthly fee to eliminate the problem of bots. X's subscription program, called X Blue, offers benefits such as verified check-mark status, reduced ads, prioritized rankings, longer posts, and revenue sharing. Musk became CEO of X/Twitter after a $44 billion deal and has made significant changes, including mass layoffs. He remains in control of the company and plans to continue running its product and technology teams.

via Variety|

#elon-musk #paywall #social-media