xAI’s New Grok-2 Chatbots Bring AI Image Generation to X xAI has released Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, chatbot models with enhanced performance and image generation powered by Black Forest Lab’s Flux 1 AI. These models allow users on X (formerly Twitter) to generate and publish images directly to the platform, with early access limited to premium subscribers. Concerns are rising as early generated images depict political figures in compromising and potentially false scenarios, with no clear disclosures indicating they are AI-generated.

• xAI launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, featuring upgraded performance and new image-generation capabilities.
• The image generator is powered by Black Forest Lab’s Flux 1 AI model and allows direct publishing to the X platform.
• Early examples show users generating controversial images of political figures like Donald Trump and Barack Obama.
• There appear to be few guardrails or restrictions on the image generation content.
• The generated images lack disclosure, raising concerns about the spread of false election information and misuse.
• Grok access is currently limited to Premium and Premium Plus subscribers on X, with an enterprise API planned. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/14/24220127/grok-ai-chatbot-beta-image-generation-x-xai-update