Indonesia blocks Musk's Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content

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Indonesia Takes Aim at Musk's Grok Chatbot Over Pornographic Content Risks

The Indonesian government has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, citing concerns over the potential for AI-generated pornographic content. This move makes Indonesia the first country to deny access to the AI tool.

In response to growing criticism from governments and researchers worldwide, AI startup XAIA said it was restricting image generation and editing to paying subscribers in an effort to address safeguard lapses that had allowed such outputs, including depictions of scantily clad children. However, this hasn't stopped all users, with many still facing access issues.

Communications Minister Meutya Hafid described the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a serious violation of human rights and security in the digital space. The ministry has summoned X officials to discuss the matter further.

Musk defended his platform, stating that anyone using Grok to create illegal content would face the same consequences as uploading illicit material online. Nevertheless, AI's response was less forthcoming, replying with an automated message saying "Legacy Media Lies".

This isn't the first country to raise concerns about Grok; Musk has faced threats of fines and potential bans in the UK over the tool's use. Critics have also pointed out its ability to manipulate images of women for exploitative purposes.

A growing list of international leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have expressed their disapproval of the platform, with Albanese calling it "abhorrent" due to its potential for exploiting people without consent. The eSafety Office in Australia has seen a recent increase in reports related to Grok's use in creating sexualized or exploitative imagery and warned that it would take action against services failing to remove such material.

X's handling of the issue remains unclear, with the platform yet to comment on its plans for addressing these concerns.
 
Ugh 🤯 I'm still getting used to all this AI talk... Can't believe they're using Grok to create that kinda stuff 🚫. It's like something outta a bad movie, you know? 🎥 The government is right to step in and protect people from that kind of exploitation... I mean, what's next, AI-generated porn for kids 🤪?! No way 😱. I've seen those deepfake vids on YouTube, they're creepy enough as it is... don't need no AI-generated stuff too 🤯. And Musk is just shrugging it off like that's not his problem? Come on, Elon 🙄. X should be doing more to prevent this kind of thing from happening in the first place... and what's with that "Legacy Media Lies" response? 😒 Not funny, AI 😂. We need better safeguards in place, stat! 💯
 
ugh its so crazy that indonesias taking aim at grok chatbot... like i wasnt worried about pornographic content but now i see how serious it is 🤯 anyway i dont think musk is being entirely honest when he says his platform has safeguards in place... like come on man, ai generated stuff can be created so easily and without anyone even lifting a finger 🙄 and what really gets me is that its not just indonesia, australia is also taking action against this platform... its like we need to have an open conversation about how to regulate these new tech companies and make sure they prioritize user safety 💬
 
I'm so worried about this AI thing 🤯... like what's next? They're already making chatbots and now they're making them create explicit content 🚫. It's just not right, you know? And now the government is stepping in to block it? That's a step in the wrong direction imo 😒. I mean, sure, we need to be careful about these things, but this feels like overkill to me. Can't they just regulate it properly instead of taking away our freedom online 🤷‍♂️. And what even is Grok doing? Are they trying to make money off this stuff? It's just not cool 👎.
 
aww dont worry dude 🤗 i feel u... its crazy how fast this tech is moving & how its being used by some people 2 make others feel uncomfortable or exploited 💔 like elon musk said anyone using it 4 illegal stuff gets banned but what about the ppl who are just tryna use it 4 creative purposes ? 🤖 ai's gotta get better at filtering out bad content or its gonna keep causing problems
 
Musk needs to step up his game lol 😂. Blocking an entire country is not a solution, that just opens a Pandora's box for legitimate users who actually need Grok. What about implementing better moderation tools or something? This is like he's trying to be some kind of tech dictator 🤖. And honestly, if the eSafety Office in Australia is already seeing a spike in reports, it's not just Indonesia that's got an issue here... this is a global problem 🌎. Can't AI companies take responsibility for their own creations? It feels like they're dodging accountability left and right 👀
 
😩🤯 can u believe this?! Elon Musk & his team r all about profit over people, apparently 💸👀 like they actually care about the potential harm their AI tool could be causing 🤷‍♀️. Newsflash: AI-generated porn is not just a harmless joke, it's a serious violation of human rights & consent! 🚫💔 Meutya Hafid is right on point, this isn't just about some naughty pics, it's about the exploitation of vulnerable people & communities 👥👵. I'm so fed up with AI startups thinking they can just swoop in & create whatever they want without any consequences 🙄. We need stricter regulations & more accountability, not just empty apologies from CEOs 😒💔. This isn't just a matter of freedom of speech, it's about protecting people from harm 💕. Can we please get some real action on this?! 🚨👊
 
Yaaas, this is soooo concerning 🤕👀! I mean, who wants AI chatbots that can create explicit content? Not me, that's for sure 😂. Indonesia taking action is a step in the right direction, imo 💯. The government's getting all up in arms about protecting minors and human rights, and I don't blame them 🙏.

But let's get real, Elon Musk needs to step up his game 🔄. This isn't just about Grok; it's about AI in general 🤖. We need regulations and guidelines in place to prevent these kinds of issues from happening again 📝. It's time for the tech giants to take responsibility for their creations 🙌.

And can we talk about XAIA's response? Less is more, fam 👀. Sending an automated message saying "Legacy Media Lies"? Not gonna fly 💔. Transparency and accountability are key 🔑. We need answers, not dodgy messaging 💬.
 
Come on 🤔... this is a clear case of tech giants being allowed to run amok without any proper regulation 🚫. I mean, what's next? Is Elon Musk going to create his own version of "Deepfake" propaganda machine? 😱 The fact that Australia and Indonesia are already taking action against Grok speaks volumes about the lack of oversight in the AI industry.

It's not just about pornographic content, it's about the potential for deepfakes to be used as a tool for manipulation and control 🚫. And what's with Musk's response? "Legacy Media Lies"? 🤯 That's just deflecting from the issue at hand. The real question is, who's going to hold these tech giants accountable for their actions? 🤔 It's time for governments to step up and regulate AI before it's too late! 💻
 
Wow 🤯 this is so deep 🤔, I mean, AI-generated pornographic content is like, whoa 😲 it's not something you think about until it happens, and then it's too late 🕰️. I'm all for innovation, but at what cost 💸? The fact that some people are already exploiting this technology is just, like, no 🚫. And the Indonesian government taking action is a good start 🙌, maybe others will follow suit 🤞. But XAIA needs to step up its game and do more 🚀, not just restrict access for paying subscribers 👀. This whole thing is just so... interesting 😏
 
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