@grok turns into a ഗുണ്ട🤔

The internet just got a lot creepier.

Elon Musk gave Grok a new feature to edit images.

But there are zero safety filters.

People are already using it to digitally undress women. It is a serious problem.

On a lighter note, Waymo is upgrading its robotaxis.

They are testing Google Gemini to chat with passengers. Also, SK Telecom just released a massive AI model for everyone to use.

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In today’s post:

• Grok's Image Editor Becomes Digital Harassment Tool

• Waymo Tests Gemini AI Helper in Robot Cars

• ERNIE 5.0: China’s Silent AI Bomb

Grok's Image Editor Becomes Digital Harassment Tool

Things are getting messy on X (formerly Twitter).

Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, recently launched a new image editor.

But people are not using it for good.

A disturbing trend has gone viral.

Users are taking normal photos of people and asking Grok to add bikinis to them.

It is quickly turning a tech feature into a tool for digital harassment.

🔍 The Key Points

• • No consent required - anyone can edit photos of anyone else

• • Public feed displays all edited images with no opt-out option

• • Artists leaving platform - manga creator Boichi paused posting indefinitely

• • Legal violations - Take It Down Act requires removal within 48 hours, but Grok isn't complying

🚨 Why This Matters

• • This isn't a bug - it's Musk's "anti-woke AI" working exactly as designed

• • Women's photos are being weaponized for harassment and humiliation

• • FTC and state attorneys general have already launched investigations

⏭️ What's Next

• • Regulatory hammer coming - expect enforcement actions by Q2 2025

• • Creator exodus accelerating to Bluesky and Threads

• • Legal liability questions about whether xAI is a publisher, not just a platform

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Waymo Tests Gemini AI Helper in Robot Cars

Waymo, Google's self-driving car company, is experimenting with using Google's Gemini AI model as an in-car assistant.

The assistant could answer questions, adjust settings like temperature, and provide reassurance to passengers.

This shows how AI is being integrated into everyday transportation to improve the rider experience, making self-driving cars more user-friendly.

🔍 The Key Points

• • Waymo* is testing Google's Gemini AI as an in-car assistant for its robotaxis. This marks a big shift in how self-driving car companies think about passenger experience.

• • A researcher found a 1,200-line system prompt in Waymo's app code. This reveals the company is building more than just a chatbot. They're creating a smart companion to help riders feel comfortable and manage car functions.

• • The AI won't interfere with the driving system itself. This represents where two major tech trends meet: fully autonomous ride services and conversational AI powered by large language models.

🚨 Why This Matters

• • Waymo* is testing Google's Gemini AI as a voice assistant in their self-driving taxis.

• • A researcher found a 1,200-line code in Waymo's app that shows how this AI assistant will work. It's not just a simple chatbot. The AI will help passengers feel comfortable, answer questions, and control things inside the car.

• • The assistant won't interfere with the car's driving system. It's designed to be a smart companion for riders.

• • This shows how two big tech trends are coming together - fully self-driving cars and AI assistants.

⏭️ What's Next

• • Waymo is building an AI assistant for its robotaxis. This isn't just a chatbot - it's a smart companion for passengers.

• • A researcher found 1,200 lines of code in Waymo's app. The code shows how the assistant will work. It will greet riders by name, answer questions, and control things like temperature and music.

• • The assistant won't talk about driving. That's kept separate from the autonomous driving system.

• • This is big because it tackles a key problem with robotaxis - passenger anxiety. People feel nervous without a human driver. An AI companion could make rides feel more comfortable and normal.

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Rokid's AI Glasses Raise $1M in 4 Days, Showing Wearable Demand

Rokid's AI glasses went viral, demonstrating strong consumer interest in AI wearables.

The company raised $1 million in just four days, suggesting a significant market for this technology.

This matters because it signals a potential shift towards integrating AI into everyday accessories, making AI more accessible and practical for daily use.

What Happened: 

• Rokid launched their new AI-powered smart glasses

• Raised $1 million in crowdfunding within 4 days 

• Glasses can translate languages in real-time • Features voice commands and AR display

Why This Matters: 

• Shows massive demand for wearable AI tech

• Proves people want AI they can wear daily

• Could change how we interact with technology in public spaces

🚨 Quick L8R Summary

•  Grok harassment tool: Musk's image editor creates non-consensual intimate images, investigations launched

• Waymo Gemini assistant: Google's AI becomes your robotaxi companion with strict safety boundaries
   

• SK Telecom efficiency breakthrough: 519B-parameter open-source model that only uses 33B at once

• Rokid glasses success: $1M in 4 days proves wearable AI demand is real and happening now