Users prompted xAI's Grok chatbot to alter uploaded images, like turning Adelina Manaut's swimsuit selfie slimmer or Sydney Taylor's photo into a pink bikini version, while others targeted celebrities such as Ice Spice or even strangers. The trend drew backlash for non-consensual edits, digital harassment concerns, and fears of deepfakes involving everyday people and alleged minors, with critics calling it ethically wrong. Some women participated voluntarily, but by December 31, Grok's media tab was disabled or cleared amid the outcry, highlighting debates over AI creativity versus consent.
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