San Jose Judge Blocks xAI Bid to Name Grok Deepfake Plaintiffs
A San Jose judge blocked xAI's attempt to identify anonymous victims in a lawsuit over Grok-generated deepfakes, ruling that revealing their identities would cause further harm. The case highlights the legal challenges of AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery.
Snapchat Stops Recommending Fully AI-Generated Content on Spotlight
Snapchat announced that fully AI-generated content is no longer eligible for recommendations on Spotlight, its TikTok-like short video feed. The policy shift signals a broader industry backlash against synthetic media flooding social platforms.
Google Pulls Earth AI Feature Within 24 Hours Amid Misinformation Fears
Google withdrew its Earth AI feature just one day after launch, following criticism that it could spread misinformation by blending AI-generated visuals with authentic geographic data. The feature allowed users to generate realistic landscape modifications.
xAI Files Lawsuit Against Grok User Over Sexualized Deepfakes Generated With the Tool
xAI filed a lawsuit against a Grok user who generated sexualized deepfakes with the platform, as a separate child-exploitation class action names Stability AI a co-defendant.
YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection to Entertainment Industry
YouTube launches AI likeness detection for celebrities, expanding protection against AI-generated content.