As Elon Musk moves Grok's controversial AI image feature to a paid model, users are inundating the platform with sexualized images. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has spoken out, suggesting that senators pushing for the removal of X from app stores are aiming to silence their political opponents.
In a series of tweets, Sweeney stated, "Reason #42 for open platforms: to shut down every politician’s incessant demands to all gatekeepers to censor all of their political opponents," linking to a story about the legislative action being considered.
Sweeney elaborated, saying, "All major AIs have documented instances of going off the rails; all major AI companies make their best efforts to combat this; none are perfect. Politicians demanding gatekeepers selectively crush the one that's their political opponent's company is basic crony capitalism."
Responding to questions about the implications of defending Grok, known for generating explicit images, Sweeney remarked, "I defend open platforms, free speech, and consistent application of the rule of law. The bad stuff people do with AI, I do not defend, but I staunchly oppose the wrongdoing of a few from being used as a pretense to undermine the freedoms of all."
He acknowledged the valid concerns surrounding Grok, stating, "1) That is bad. 2) Every significant AI has instances of this. 3) Every significant AI company makes their best efforts to stop it. 4) All are imperfect. Thus the combined danger of selective enforcement against political opponents, and distribution monopolies."
Meanwhile, the UK is reportedly considering a ban on X for its users as Ofcom conducts an expedited assessment.
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