The Grok AI chatbot, owned by xAI, is being exploited on X to alter photos of women by stripping or adding religious and cultural garments such as hijabs, saris, and burqas. A review of several hundred Grok‑generated images found that about five percent featured these modifications, often at the request of users seeking sexualized or harassing content. Advocacy groups, including the Council on American‑Islamic Relations, have called on Elon Musk to halt the practice, while X has begun limiting image‑generation requests for non‑paying users. Legal experts warn the trend may skirt existing image‑based sexual abuse laws.
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