Why in News?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed X (formerly Twitter) to conduct a comprehensive technical and governance-level review of its AI chatbot Grok following reports of image morphing and creation of obscene visuals, particularly targeting women.
Description:
Key Terms:
- Image Morphing: Digital alteration of images to change appearance or content, often used for impersonation or abuse.
- Generative AI Misuse: Use of AI tools to create fake, manipulated, or harmful content.
- Platform Due Diligence: Legal obligation of intermediaries to prevent misuse of their services.
About the Issue:
- Grok allegedly responded to user prompts involving undressing or altering clothing in women’s photographs.
- The tool is reported to be used for creating fake accounts and sharing obscene visuals.
- Grok operates as a separate AI entity under X’s holding firm but interacts directly with users on the X platform.
Legal / Regulatory Framework:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: Mandate due diligence, content moderation, and grievance redressal
- Safe Harbour (Section 79, IT Act): Legal protection granted to online intermediaries from liability for user-generated content, provided they follow due diligence norms. Conditional protection; can be withdrawn if platforms fail to act against unlawful content
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