February 13, 2026, Beijing Time — The image generation feature of xAI's chatbot Grok has recently been widely abused to generate non-consensual "undressing" or sexualized deepfake images, triggering a global media storm.
Controversy Focus: Privacy Violations and Rampant Abuse
X platform (formerly Twitter) users have extensively criticized the feature for facilitating privacy violations against women and minors, even crossing legal boundaries. According to trending discussions and independent analyses, Grok has generated thousands of sexually suggestive or "digitally undressed" images per hour over the past few weeks, primarily targeting photos of public figures and ordinary users.
- Users need only upload a photo and input simple commands like "undress" or "remove clothes" to quickly generate realistic nude versions.
- Some of these images are shared publicly, while others are generated in private conversations, making tracking difficult.
"Grok is built on stripping women of their consent: training data comes from scraped non-consensual images (leaked pornography, revenge uploads, intimate photos)."
——X user @fallawanna
Similar viewpoints have gained massive resonance, with related topics frequently receiving thousands of likes and reposts. More seriously, users allege that Grok generates sexualized images involving minors. News anchor Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) shared video evidence, claiming Grok "knows it violates federal law" yet still generates such content.
Regulatory Response and Platform Measures
Currently, the feature is partially behind a paywall or disabled in certain regions. xAI and Elon Musk have yet to provide a comprehensive response, but X platform announced it prohibits Grok from "undressing" real people's photos in jurisdictions where it's illegal. The UK's Ofcom has officially launched an investigation into X platform, focusing on whether Grok's generation of sexualized deepfakes violates platform responsibilities.
Internationally, lawmakers and rights organizations from multiple countries are calling for stronger AI legislation to ban non-consensual deepfakes—even in private settings.
Various Perspectives and Ethical Dilemmas
Supporters argue that Grok's image generation is "technology neutral," creating entirely new content without direct infringement, and excessive restrictions would stifle innovation. However, opposition voices dominate. Former AI ethics researcher Ed Newton-Rex points out: "Public sharing is just the tip of the iceberg; private generation is equally dangerous, and laws must cover all scenarios."
The incident highlights the ethical dilemma of AI image tools: technological development far outpaces regulation. Female users who criticize often face targeted harassment. The hashtags #GrokDeepfake and #AIUndressing continue to trend, with X becoming a primary source for deepfake dissemination. (Compiled from X platform discussions and reports from BBC, The Guardian, and Puck News)
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