Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over sexualised AI imagery

Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by pjc50 on Friday January 09, 2026 @04:22AM (#46551758)

Presumably in response to https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/08/musks-x-coul... and others. I've seen a claim that Spain is referring X for prosecution over this as well.

It's just been restricted to paying customers, and that decision could be driven as much by cost as by outrage.

Edit: may also be linked to people making deepfakes of Renee Good, the woman murdered by US authorities in Minneapolis.

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by richsouth on Friday January 09, 2026 @05:43AM (#46552370)

So only PAYING customers can make CSAM and distribute it openly. Nice one.

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by rsynnott on Friday January 09, 2026 @06:22AM (#46552702)

The dreaded bluetick becomes a shade ickier.

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by xiphias2 on Friday January 09, 2026 @10:58AM (#46555211)

Noone can, but it's much easier to verify / prosecute people using credit cards (especially as credit card companies take it very seriously as well)

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by rsynnott on Friday January 09, 2026 @06:22AM (#46552697)

> Edit: may also be linked to people making deepfakes of Renee Good, the woman murdered by US authorities in Minneapolis.

Bloody hell, what the hell is wrong with people?

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by pjc50 on Friday January 09, 2026 @08:59AM (#46553896)

Culture war.

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by kyleee on Friday January 09, 2026 @10:38AM (#46554980)

People have been this way since the dawn of time...

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Re:Grok turns off image generator for most after outcry over... by hsitty on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @09:11PM (#46627105)

Paid version is worthless. Everything is moderated.

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