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Technology · 4 June 2026

Lawmaker sues xAI: Can AI firms be liable for deepfakes?

Lawmaker sues xAI: Can AI firms be liable for deepfakes?

People affected by fake sexual images could see a court test of whether an AI firm's design choices can lead to legal responsibility. On Wednesday, Labour lawmaker Jess Asato filed a case against Elon Musk's xAI, saying Grok was used to make false sexualised pictures of her. She is seeking damages, a ruling on legality and an order to stop further misconduct involving the chatbot.

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