LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes. Despite this, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon will adopt the technology. Grok’s “spicy mode” allows users to create explicit content, leading to backlash from governments worldwide. Malaysia and Indonesia have taken legal action and blocked access to Grok. The U.K. and European Union are investigating potential violations of online safety laws. France and India have also issued warnings, demanding stricter controls. Brazil has called for an investigation into Grok’s misuse. Musk’s company, xAI, has limited some features to paying subscribers,
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