California AG Challenges xAI Over Deepfake Concerns

California Attorney General Robert Bonta issued a cease and desist letter to xAI, urging the cessation of AI-generated non-consensual sexualized imagery by its Grok AI chatbot. The letter insists on immediate action to prevent the creation and dissemination of deepfake and non-consensual intimate images.

California Attorney General Robert Bonta took decisive action on Friday, addressing the legal and ethical implications of AI technology. Bonta sent a cease and desist letter to xAI, demanding that the company halt the generation and distribution of non-consensual sexualized imagery.

The move comes amid growing concerns about the misuse of AI capabilities in creating deepfake content. The letter specifically calls for 'immediate action to stop the creation and distribution of deepfake, nonconsensual, intimate images and child sexual abuse material,' according to a statement from Bonta's office.

This is part of a broader effort by the Attorney General to combat the latest challenges posed by artificial intelligence technologies, aiming to safeguard individuals' rights and protect against illicit content.

(With inputs from agencies.)