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Lowestoft MP Jess Asato Sues Elon Musk's xAI Chatbot Grok Over Fake Sex Images

Jess Asato alleges the creation of fabricated sexual images by the chatbot constitutes a gross violation, seeking damages in the High Court.

30 July 2026 · 06:05 · 1 sources

Lowestoft Member of Parliament Jess Asato is pursuing legal action against the xAI chatbot Grok, linked to Elon Musk, in the High Court. The lawsuit centers on fake sexual images of Asato generated by Grok, which the MP claims are a gross violation. Asato is seeking damages over the issue.

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BBC Politics — Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told

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Lowestoft MP Jess Asato Sues Elon Musk's xAI Chatbot Grok Over Fake Sex Images

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