A South African civil society campaign is urging Elon Musk’s xAI to strengthen safeguards on Grok amid concerns that the AI can generate nude images. Activists warn this poses serious risks around consent, exploitation and the escalation of online gender-based violence, calling for stronger ethical controls and accountability in AI development. William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, weighs in on the implications for digital rights and safety.

<p>A South African civil society campaign is urging Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI to strengthen safeguards on Grok amid concerns that the AI can generate nude images. Activists warn this poses serious risks around consent, exploitation and the escalation of online gender-based violence, calling for stronger ethical controls and accountability in AI development. William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, weighs in on the implications for digital rights and safety.</p>

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