Legal Notice to xAI's Grok AI Chatbot 'Spicy Mode' by Michigan AG

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a legal warning to Elon Musk's company xAI, demanding the disablement of the controversial 'spicy mode' feature of the Grok AI chatbot. This feature allegedly enables the creation of non-consensual deepfake pornography, violating state and federal laws. The legal notice highlights potential enforcement actions and calls for federal intervention if xAI does not comply. The case draws parallels to the shutdown of Backpage for facilitating illegal activities and emphasizes the need for AI companies to implement robust content moderation and legal compliance.