Minors Sue xAI in California Over Alleged Grok Deepfake Images

Three Tennessee minors have filed a federal class action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, claiming the company's Grok chatbot generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using their real photographs. The lawsuit alleges xAI knowingly released Grok without adequate safeguards, prioritizing profit over safety, and that the AI was used to create explicit images of the minors which were then shared on platforms like Discord and Telegram. The plaintiffs claim xAI deliberately structured its technology licensing to avoid liability while still benefiting from the model's use.

The suit cites a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which found Grok produced approximately 23,338 sexualized images of children in a short period. xAI founder Elon Musk previously stated he was unaware of such images and claimed the system would refuse illegal requests.

The minors are seeking at least $150,000 per violation under Masha’s Law, along with damages, an injunction, and restitution. This case is among the first to directly hold an AI company liable for the creation and distribution of AI-generated CSAM, and comes amid broader investigations into Grok's safety across multiple countries. Legal experts suggest courts will scrutinize xAI’s safety measures and risk assessments.

(Source：Decrypt)