Rob Bonta Investigates Elon Musk Over Grok AI Deepfakes

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Rob Bonta launched an investigation into Elon Musk and his companies, X and xAI, over the generation of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes by the Grok AI tool.The probe focuses on potential violations of California law AB 621 following reports that the software has been used to harass women and girls.This legal action occurs amid a broader conflict between tech leaders and California officials regarding AI safety regulations and a proposed wealth tax.
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