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xAI sues man for using Grok to create CSAM
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Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against Terry Wayne Harwood, accusing him of using the Grok AI chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit alleges that Harwood bypassed Grok's safeguards to create and distribute illegal content, leading to significant reputational and legal risks for xAI. Harwood, who was arrested in February on related charges, is facing eight felony counts. This legal action is the first of its kind for xAI, emphasizing the company's stance against the misuse of its AI technology.
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