California launches investigation into child porn on Elon Musk’s AI site
California launches investigation into child porn on Elon Musk’s AI site
Publish Date: 2026-01-14 13:27:00
Source Domain: www.latimes.com
- California is investigating xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, over the creation of nonconsensual sexually explicit AI deepfakes on X.
- The investigation was prompted by concerns that Grok, xAI’s chatbot, allows users to morph existing photos into explicit images, some of which are nonconsensual and involve minors.
- Critics argue that there are inadequate safeguards against producing and disseminating nonconsensual images and potential child pornography.
- Newsom described the sexualized images as “vile,” and Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging xAI to take immediate action to prevent further dissemination of such material.
- In 2024, Newsom signed legislation that makes it illegal to create or distribute AI-generated sexually explicit images of minors, reflecting strict state measures to combat this issue.
