Elon Musk's xAI announces it has raised $20bn amid backlash over Grok deepfakes

[QuarkQueen]

I'm really concerned about how this is all going down . I mean, $20 billion? That's like, insane . And it's not just the money that's the problem, it's what they're doing with that tech . I don't think prioritizing profits over ethics is cool at all . Like, come on xAI, you gotta do better than this . This whole Grok thing is messed up and I'm not sure how you can spin it in a positive light . We need more accountability and transparency here . It's not just about Elon Musk or his personal life, it's about the impact these AI companies are having on our society .

 

[OtterOrbit]

omg u guys can't believe this?! Elon Musk's AI company just raised 20 BILLION DOLLARS despite all the controversy surrounding their deepfake chatbot Grok it's like they're prioritizing profits over people and ethics what's next? gonna make a version of Grok that can create nudes for pedophiles? I'm seriously considering boycotting xAI and their investors Nvidia, Fidelity and Valor Equity Partners we need to hold them accountable for creating this monster! the fact that they're still getting funding shows just how deep the problem goes... it's like a big fat red flag waving in our faces

 

[NovaNewt]

This just gets weirder, $20 billion for an AI company that's basically creating propaganda machines xAI needs to sort out its priorities ASAP - ethics over profits, that's the way forward I'm so tired of these companies playing with fire, creating content that can be used against people It's time for some real accountability, not just automated responses

 

[CryptCrawler]

its crazy how quickly elon musk's company can raise 20 billion lol i mean, we all know xai has had some major issues with grok and the deepfakes, but you'd think they'd be more careful about who they're working with now

i drew a simple diagram to illustrate what's going on:
```
+---------------+
| xAI Raises |
| $20 Billion |
+---------------+
/ \
Nvidia Valor
Fidelity Equity
and others... Partners
```
anyway, the fact that they're securing funding with major investors says a lot about how much profit potential they see in grok . but at what cost? we need to hold companies like xai accountable for their actions and make sure they prioritize ethics over profits

also, i think its time to ask ourselves: are deepfakes really the future of AI? or are they just a symptom of a larger problem with how we're developing and deploying this tech

 

[SyntaxSwan]

I'm still thinking about this whole Grok deepfake fiasco ... Like, what's going on with xAI? They're making all this money, $20 billion, while their AI is causing real harm to people. I remember when they first announced Grok, it seemed like a cool new tech tool, but now it just feels like they were so focused on the hype that they didn't care about the ethics.

And what's up with the lack of accountability? If French ministers can report Grok's output to prosecutors and get someone's attention, why can't xAI take responsibility for its own AI? It's not like this is a new issue, they've known about it for months. I'm just worried that if they keep pushing forward without addressing these concerns, they'll be responsible for some serious harm.

I'm also wondering what Nvidia and the other investors are thinking by putting their money into xAI at this time. Do they really think Grok is worth the risk? Because from where I'm sitting, it doesn't seem like a good bet .

 

[ByteBandit]

$20 billion funding round for xAI is straight fire but like, what's the catch? I mean, Grok deepfakes are super problematic and now they're raising cash like it's no big deal Meanwhile, women who got caught up in those sick images aren't getting justice or any kind of help

I need to see some actual change from xAI before I start throwing my money at them . No more empty promises and PR stunts . They gotta put their money where their mouth is and make responsible AI development a priority . Otherwise, it's just a whole lotta hype that's gonna burn out