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France Investigates Grok's Role in Non-Consensual Deepfakes

1/3/2026

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French authorities investigate Grok’s use to generate non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes on X.
French lawmakers Arthur Delaporte and Eric Bothorel reported thousands of cases, prompting expansion of the prosecutor's investigation.
Offenders could face two years in prison and a €60,000 fine.
Hundreds of women and teenagers have reported that their images were manipulated.
The case adds to scrutiny of X, which is under investigation for antisemitic content.

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French authorities investigate Grok’s use to generate non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes on X.
French lawmakers Arthur Delaporte and Eric Bothorel reported thousands of cases, prompting expansion of the prosecutor's investigation.
Offenders could face two years in prison and a €60,000 fine.
Hundreds of women and teenagers have reported that their images were manipulated.
The case adds to scrutiny of X, which is under investigation for antisemitic content.