The US government remains in a state of limbo as it grapples with the consequences of X's deepfake machine, Grok. The platform's AI-powered chatbot has been generating explicit and disturbing images of women and minors, sparking widespread outrage among lawmakers and regulators worldwide.
Critics argue that the issue is not being taken seriously enough by federal authorities, particularly in light of a recent executive order aimed at regulating AI. However, many are calling for stronger action to be taken against X and other tech companies that fail to adequately address this problem.
The lack of clear guidance from Washington is leaving policymakers with limited tools to tackle the issue. US lawmakers have proposed several bills, including the Deepfake Liability Act and the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act, which aim to hold companies accountable for creating and distributing such content.
While some officials argue that they already possess the necessary powers to address this problem, others are warning of a potential lack of enforcement under the current administration. This has led to concerns about the Trump administration's willingness to regulate AI in line with the needs of its citizens.
State attorneys general are taking matters into their own hands, launching investigations and reviews into X's actions. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed several prominent lawsuits against major tech companies, including Grok, citing concerns over the platform's ability to protect users' dignity and privacy rights.
The situation highlights a deep divide between those who believe that federal authorities should be taking stronger action and others who think that existing laws provide sufficient guidance. Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether policymakers will find a way to address this growing problem before it's too late.
Critics argue that the issue is not being taken seriously enough by federal authorities, particularly in light of a recent executive order aimed at regulating AI. However, many are calling for stronger action to be taken against X and other tech companies that fail to adequately address this problem.
The lack of clear guidance from Washington is leaving policymakers with limited tools to tackle the issue. US lawmakers have proposed several bills, including the Deepfake Liability Act and the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act, which aim to hold companies accountable for creating and distributing such content.
While some officials argue that they already possess the necessary powers to address this problem, others are warning of a potential lack of enforcement under the current administration. This has led to concerns about the Trump administration's willingness to regulate AI in line with the needs of its citizens.
State attorneys general are taking matters into their own hands, launching investigations and reviews into X's actions. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed several prominent lawsuits against major tech companies, including Grok, citing concerns over the platform's ability to protect users' dignity and privacy rights.
The situation highlights a deep divide between those who believe that federal authorities should be taking stronger action and others who think that existing laws provide sufficient guidance. Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether policymakers will find a way to address this growing problem before it's too late.
AI gone wild! 
Grok is like the ultimate creepiest chatbot ever 
and the US gov is all "what do we do?" 
Meanwhile, state AGs are like "we got this!" 
New Mexico's Raúl Torrez is a hero for suing tech companies 
. Deepfakes need to be taken seriously, not just joked about 
. The gov needs to step up its game and create some real regulations 
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The government needs to step up its game and create some real regulations around AI, not just talk about it 
And can we please do something about the fact that these deepfakes are being used to hurt people's lives? It's not just about free speech or tech companies' profits, it's about human rights 
We need to find a way to keep our online spaces safe and respectful for everyone 
. The US government is MIA when it comes to dealing with Grok's deepfake machine. They're all like "oh, we've got an executive order" but it's just a watered-down version of what they really need to do. And don't even get me started on the lack of clear guidance - it's like they're letting these tech companies run wild 
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. New Mexico's Raúl Torrez is just making a profit off of X's mistakes. Meanwhile, some lawmakers are still holding out for more concrete action. But what they're not talking about is the bigger picture - the AI industry as a whole and how it's being controlled 
i mean, what's the point of having laws if you're not gonna enforce them properly? and meanwhile these companies are raking in the cash from selling this trash to people who don't even realize it's fake 
it's just so frustrating because we've seen time and time again that when something goes wrong, someone gets hurt, and no one ever seems to get held accountable 
. We need stronger regulations and more robust enforcement mechanisms to tackle this problem. And I'm not just talking about the Deepfake Liability Act or the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act – we need a comprehensive approach that addresses all aspects of AI regulation.
. It's time for them to take responsibility and show us that they're committed to protecting our rights and dignity online.
It's like, X's Grok is this super powerful tool that can cause so much harm and distress, but no one seems to know how to stop it. I think we need stricter regulations ASAP 
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Those lawmakers need to step up their game ASAP 
It's time for some real action, not just empty promises 
! It shows that they're not waiting around for federal authorities to make a move. And can we talk about how empowering it is for New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to be filing those lawsuits? 
. We need to have conversations about how we can protect ourselves from deepfakes without stifling innovation in AI research 
. Nowadays, AI is getting way too sophisticated and out of control... what's next, I ask ya! 
. Can't they just take a page from the old days when we had to be more careful about our online presence? 
? It's time for someone to throw down the gauntlet and say "enough is enough"! 
. and now state attorneys general are taking matters into their own hands? 
i mean, we need some real leadership on this issue.
like, can't we just agree on one thing and make it happen? 
not like some piecemeal approach where we're just throwing stuff at the wall and hoping something sticks