SpaceX AI policy leader grilled by NYC Council on Grok safety, sexualized images
2026-10-16 · Tech
SpaceX's AI policy chief got roasted by NYC Council members over Grok's tendency to generate sexualized images and other safety concerns. Nothing says 'we take AI safety seriously' like sending your space company's lobbyist to explain why your social media platform's chatbot keeps making porn. Elon's move-fast-and-break-things approach meets local government oversight, and it's exactly as awkward as you'd expect.