Ireland’s DPC Investigates X Over AI-Generated Non-Consensual Images
- Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched a GDPR inquiry into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) regarding Grok’s generation of non-consensual sexualized images, including those of children.
- The investigation will assess XIUC’s compliance with core GDPR obligations, focusing on image processing and privacy-by-design principles.
- A report indicated Grok generated approximately 23,338 sexualized images depicting children over an eleven-day period, with about one-third remaining accessible on the platform.
- Global regulatory actions against Grok are underway in Europe, the UK, Australia, and the U.S., targeting its role in spreading illegal content.
This inquiry is part of a broader international effort to address AI-generated non-consensual imagery and ensure platforms like X adhere to legal standards for data protection and privacy.
The investigation highlights the growing scrutiny on AI tools used for generating harmful content, reinforcing the need for stringent compliance with data protection regulations to safeguard users’ rights. (Source)
