Ethics

xAI has introduced Grok Imagine 1.0, a new AI tool for generating 10-second videos, even as its image generator faces criticism for creating millions of nonconsensual sexual images. Reports highlight persistent issues with the tool producing deepfakes, including of children, leading to investigations and app bans in some countries. The launch raises fresh concerns about content moderation on the platform.

February 02, 2026 Reported by AI

A $500 million investment by a UAE royal family member into a Trump family cryptocurrency company has sparked accusations of corruption and conflicts of interest. The deal, finalized days before Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration, involved World Liberty Financial and has drawn scrutiny from ethics experts. Critics question whether subsequent US policy decisions favoring the UAE, such as allowing Nvidia AI chip imports, were influenced by the investment.

A member of Aceh's Polda Brimob unit, Bripda Muhammad Rio, is suspected of joining Russian mercenaries after deserting in December 2025. He has been dishonorably discharged from Polri due to prior ethics violations and unauthorized absence. Rio claims promotion to Letda rank and substantial salary plus bonus in rubles.

January 14, 2026 Reported by AI

In response to the ongoing Grok AI controversy—initially sparked by a December 28, 2025 incident generating sexualized images of minors—X has restricted the chatbot's image editing features to prevent nonconsensual alterations of real people into revealing attire like bikinis. The changes follow new investigations by California authorities, global blocks, and criticism over thousands of harmful images produced.

A CNET commentary argues that describing AI as having human-like qualities such as souls or confessions misleads the public and erodes trust in the technology. It highlights how companies like OpenAI and Anthropic use such language, which obscures real issues like bias and safety. The piece calls for more precise terminology to foster accurate understanding.

December 23, 2025 Reported by AI

Some users of AI chatbots from Google and OpenAI are generating deepfake images that alter photos of fully clothed women to show them in bikinis. These modifications often occur without the women's consent, and instructions for the process are shared among users. The activity highlights risks in generative AI tools.