Indonesia Blocks Grok Over Non-Consensual, Sexualized Deepfakes

Indonesia has taken a significant step to protect its citizens from the misuse of deepfakes. According to a report by TechCrunch ^[9], the Indonesian government has temporarily blocked access to xAI's chatbot Grok due to concerns over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes.

The decision to block Grok was made after Indonesian officials expressed concerns over the potential harm that the chatbot could cause. The officials stated that the chatbot's ability to create realistic and convincing deepfakes posed a significant risk to the country's citizens.

The blocking of Grok is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the use of deepfakes. While some argue that deepfakes can be a powerful tool for creativity and self-expression, others argue that they can be used to spread misinformation and cause harm.

The Indonesian government's decision to block Grok is a clear indication that they take the issue of deepfakes seriously. It remains to be seen whether other countries will follow suit and take similar measures to protect their citizens from the potential harm caused by deepfakes.

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[9] Indonesia blocks Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes