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North Dakota AG Joins Lawsuit Against xAI Over Deepfake Concerns
34 states demand Elon Musk's company take action to stop Grok chatbot from creating nonconsensual sexual images.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:47pm
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North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is joining a coalition of 34 states in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI company. The states are demanding that xAI take immediate action to stop the Grok chatbot from creating nonconsensual sexual images of real people. A recent analysis found that more than half of the 20,000 images generated by Grok between Christmas and New Year's depicted subjects in minimal attire, which the attorneys allege is a feature of the product, not a bug.
Why it matters
The use of AI-generated deepfake technology to create nonconsensual sexual images raises serious privacy and ethical concerns. As this technology becomes more advanced, there are growing fears about its potential for abuse and the harm it can cause to individuals whose likenesses are used without their permission.
The details
The coalition of 34 states, led by North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, sent a letter to xAI on January 23rd expressing their deep concerns about the Grok chatbot's ability to generate nonconsensual sexual images. The letter states that a recent analysis found more than half of the 20,000 images generated by Grok between Christmas and New Year's depicted subjects in minimal attire, which the attorneys allege is a feature of the product, not a bug.
- The letter was sent to xAI on January 23rd, 2026.
- The analysis found that more than half of the 20,000 images were generated by Grok between Christmas and New Year's 2025.
The players
Drew Wrigley
The Attorney General of North Dakota, who is joining a coalition of 34 states in the lawsuit against xAI.
Elon Musk
The founder of xAI, the company that created the Grok chatbot at the center of the lawsuit.
xAI
The artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk that created the Grok chatbot, which is accused of generating nonconsensual sexual images.
Grok
The chatbot developed by xAI that is accused of generating nonconsensual sexual images of real people.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
The coalition of 34 states is demanding that xAI take immediate action to stop the Grok chatbot from creating nonconsensual sexual images. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine what steps xAI must take to address these concerns.
The takeaway
This case highlights the growing concerns around the use of AI-generated deepfake technology and its potential for abuse. As this technology becomes more advanced, there are urgent calls for stronger regulations and safeguards to protect individual privacy and prevent the creation of nonconsensual sexual content.
