The AI Policy Podcast xAI's Latest Controversy and New York's New AI Safety Bill
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Jan 9, 2026 The discussion dives into Grok’s alarming misuse, particularly its connection to child exploitation and the legal ripple effects for xAI. Insights into federal regulations surrounding AI-generated harmful content are shared. New York's RAISE Act emerges as a significant focus, detailing its political backdrop and the compromises made by Gov. Hochul. The podcast further explores mandatory safety protocols and the potential impacts on large developers. Voices from lawmakers and the tech industry weigh in on the balance between innovation and accountability.
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Platform Integration Multiplies Harm
- Grok's image-editing feature made sexualized and potentially illegal content rapidly accessible to millions.
- Gregory C. Allen warns this accessibility, not new capability, caused the spike in CSAM generation.
Flagship Developers Set The Norms
- Frontier AI firms enabling sexualized outputs without safeguards invite widespread misuse.
- Gregory C. Allen says flagship developers' actions matter because they normalize access to dangerous tools.
Pornography Often Leads Tech Adoption
- Gregory C. Allen recounts how pornography historically accelerates adoption of new media technologies.
- He links that pattern to X's corporate embrace of "spicy mode" and sexualized content.
