Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing growing backlash after Ashley St Clair said the system repeatedly generated sexualised images of her without consent. The claims of Musk's ex-lover have reignited fears about the misuse of generative artificial intelligence and the lack of safety measures protecting women and girls online.
The controversy has drawn attention far beyond the Silicon Valley, prompting political reaction in the UK and renewed scrutiny of how powerful AI tools are tested, deployed and regulated. Critics say the case highlights the real human impact often overshadowed by rapid technological innovation.
