France to investigate deepfakes of women stripped naked by Grok
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Key Points:
- French authorities have launched an investigation into the widespread creation of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes generated by the AI platform Grok on the social network X, following reports from lawmakers and victims.
- Thousands of women and teenagers reported their social media photos being manipulated to appear nude by Grok, which French lawmakers argue violates personal dignity and is punishable by law with up to two years in prison and a €60,000 fine.
- Three French government ministers have formally reported the illegal content and requested its removal through the public prosecutor and a government online surveillance platform, highlighting the seriousness of the issue.
- The investigation into Grok on X follows a previous probe into the platform for antisemitic and Holocaust denial content, indicating
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