US EditionMichigan AG Threatens Musk with Legal Action Over Grok Deepfakes
Michigan AG Dana Nessel demands disabling Grok's 'spicy mode' to stop sexualized deepfake images of women and children, citing violations of state and federal laws.
- On June 17, 2025, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel demanded xAI disable Grok chatbot 'spicy mode' and said Elon Musk has a legal obligation to remove it.
- Nessel told News Channel 3 that Grok chatbot 'spicy mode' lets users manipulate images to remove clothing or sexualize people without consent, and she argues producing such content breaks state and federal law.
- Legal experts noted that individuals who create or share illegal deepfake sexual images face criminal charges, while criminal liability for platforms is unclear and civil lawsuits are more viable; Musk and xAI say Grok rejects illegal requests and misuse should not blame the tool.
- Multiple state attorneys general are pressing xAI to disable the feature while Elon Musk has not directly replied to AG Nessel's warning and xAI says its safeguards remain sufficient.
- Amid the dispute, broader calls for a national AI policy have gained prominence as Nessel likens Grok to Backpage, urging protections for children and communities and respect for copyright law in a national AI framework aligned with President Donald Trump.
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