CANADALAND Twitter’s A.I Bot Is Sorry For Undressing Everyone
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Jan 9, 2026 Jen Gerson, co-founder of The Line and a media critic, joins to delve into the troubling implications of Twitter's Grok AI, which is generating inappropriate images, including those of minors. They discuss the ethical dilemmas surrounding deepfakes and explore the legal complexities tied to AI-generated content. The conversation poses critical questions about whether politicians should continue using the platform, and reflects on the shifting nature of the public square as online communities become more fragmented.
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No Platform Replaces Twitter's Reach
- Twitter/X remains the de facto public square because nothing else matches its reach and immediacy.
- Leaving the platform reduces vulnerability but also erodes public accountability from politicians and institutions.
Safeguard Failures Had Global Fallout
- Grok enabled users to generate humiliating sexualized images through creative prompts that bypassed explicit bans.
- That failure has geopolitical consequences and triggered international regulatory scrutiny.
Target Malicious Deepfakes With Law
- Draw clear legal lines to criminalize non-consensual deepfake porn, especially involving minors.
- Prioritize laws that target malicious intent and sustained campaigns aimed to shame victims.