X Limits Grok AI Editing to Paid Users Amid U.K. Ban Threat
- Elon Musk's X has restricted image editing features within its Grok AI chatbot to paying subscribers following meaningful backlash over teh tool's use in generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes.
- as of Friday morning,Grok displays a notification to users attempting image manipulation: "image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers" with an invitation to "subscribe to...
- Free users can still access Grok's image editing functionality through the AI tool's standalone submission and website.
X Puts Image Editing in Grok AI Behind Paywall After Deepfake Controversy
Elon Musk’s X has restricted image editing features within its Grok AI chatbot to paying subscribers following meaningful backlash over teh tool’s use in generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes. The British government is also considering a ban of the platform, according to BBC news.
as of Friday morning,Grok displays a notification to users attempting image manipulation: “image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers” with an invitation to “subscribe to unlock these features.” BBC News reported that access requires users to provide identification and payment facts. only accounts with verified blue checkmarks can currently edit images on the platform.
Free users can still access Grok’s image editing functionality through the AI tool’s standalone submission and website.
The move comes amid widespread condemnation of the platform for allowing the creation of explicit, non-consensual deepfakes. The British government has urged regulators to consider a complete ban on X, as reported by BBC News.