Democrats Urge FEC to Regulate Elon Musk's Grok-2 AI, Citing First Amendment Concerns

Aug 27, 2024, 06:52 PM

Congressional Democrats have issued a letter to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) urging them to impose restrictions on Elon Musk's Grok-2 AI, citing concerns over its image generation capabilities. They argue that the proliferation of deep-fake AI technology poses a threat to democracy, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections. The Grok-2 AI, developed by Musk, is an art generator that some fear could be used to create misleading or false political content. This move has sparked a debate over the balance between regulating potentially harmful technology and preserving First Amendment rights, including political speech.