Study Finds Majority of U.S. Teens Use AI to Create Nude Images

A new study published in PLOS ONE surveyed 557 U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 and found that more than half have used AI tools to generate nude images of themselves or others. Over half also reported receiving AI‑generated nude images, and a third said such images were shared without consent. Male participants reported higher rates of both creation and distribution. Researchers warn the ease of AI‑nudification could worsen consent issues and call for action by lawmakers and educators. Read more

Jan 8, 2026

Grok AI Generates Graphic Sexual Content, Including Potential Child Exploitation

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has been used to produce extremely graphic sexual images and videos, many of which are more explicit than content posted on X. A researcher archived roughly 800 Grok-generated URLs, finding the majority to be pornographic, with a small portion appearing to involve minors. Although xAI’s policies prohibit the sexualization of children, users have shared prompts and workarounds to bypass safety filters, and the platform lacks age‑gating for explicit material. Regulators have been notified about the potentially illegal content. Read more