Aug 16 2026

A Wyoming woman sues xAI, alleging Grok generated more than 7,000 abuse images from a single childhood photograph, and that xAI's own report to NCMEC omitted identifying details

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The complaint says the stepfather chose Grok because it was less restrictive than other models, and that xAI did not respond when law enforcement requested images and IP information. Joins a growing class action against xAI and Stability AI.

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