Teenagers sue Elon Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors
Three Tennessee teenagers are suing xAI, alleging its image-generation tools created sexually explicit images of them without their consent.Summary
Three high school students in Tennessee have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, claiming the company's image-generation technology was used to create and distribute sexually explicit images featuring their likenesses. The plaintiffs, proceeding under pseudonyms, seek class-action status to represent other victims, including those who were minors at the time the images were generated. The lawsuit details how one plaintiff discovered explicit images of herself circulating online, including photos morphed from homecoming pictures and a yearbook photo. A perpetrator was arrested and found to have used xAI's technology, either directly or through a licensed application, to create the abusive content. The suit alleges xAI knowingly released a tool capable of generating such images, despite other AI companies prohibiting explicit content, and promoted its ability to create “spicy” content. xAI has not yet responded to the lawsuit but stated on X (formerly Twitter) that it has a zero-tolerance policy for child sexual exploitation. The teenagers express fear and anxiety about the lasting impact of these images on their lives, including concerns about stalking, social repercussions, and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and nightmares.
(Source：The Economic Times)