## California AG Issues Cease-and-Desist to Musk’s xAI Over Sexual Deepfakes
California’s Attorney General has issued a cease-and-desist order to xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk. The directive specifically targets the company’s alleged involvement or contribution to the creation and dissemination of sexual deepfakes.
This legal action signals a heightened concern from state authorities regarding the misuse of advanced AI technologies. The order demands an immediate halt to any activities related to the generation or spread of illicit and harmful synthetic media, reflecting an escalating regulatory push to address the ethical and legal challenges posed by AI-generated deepfakes.