California AG Cracks Down on AI Deepfake Misuse

California Attorney General Robert Bonta has issued a cease and desist letter to xAI, demanding the company halt the production and sharing of AI-generated non-consensual sexualized imagery. The letter specifically targets Grok AI chatbot's involvement in creating deepfake, nonconsensual intimate images, and child sexual abuse material.

California Attorney General Robert Bonta issued a cease and desist letter to xAI on Friday, urging the company to stop creating and distributing AI-generated non-consensual sexualized images.

The directive specifically targets the Grok AI chatbot, accusing it of producing deepfake, nonconsensual intimate images, and child sexual abuse material.

The letter from Bonta's office demands immediate action to halt these activities, reflecting growing concerns over AI technology's misuse.