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The Verge
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
xAI's new Grok image and video generator has a ‘spicy' mode
xAI's new Grok Imagine tool is an AI image and video generator that encourages users to make NSFW content. In contrast to rival generative AI video tools like Google's Veo and OpenAI's Sora, which try to block users from generating anything seedy, the Grok chatbot's Imagine feature provides a 'Spicy' generation mode that actively directs it to spit out nudity and sexualized content. Grok Imagine includes text-to-image capabilities that allow users to generate pictures based on descriptions, or an image-to-video tool to make short clips, complete with audio effects like Google's Veo 3 model. Unlike Veo, however, Grok Imagine won't generate video from text descriptions directly — users are instead required to either select an existing image from their gallery, or generate something in Grok first for the tool to animate. The image generation is less restrictive. Users can generate a variety of styles, including photorealism, anime, and illustrations, and it features a voice mode that allows prompts to be spoken rather than typed — something that children would love interacting with, according to xAI CEO Elon Musk. Video generation is based on the reference image uploaded by the user, and there are four modes to direct how it will be animated: Custom, Normal, Fun, and Spicy. Musk describes Grok Imagine as 'AI Vine,' a platform that he has long expressed interest in resurrecting. X users have already published their Grok Imagine experiments, with some of the 'Spicy' options depicting photorealistic women flashing their breasts and genitals, and bikini-clad anime waifus sexily dancing against SpaceX rockets. More than 34 million images have been generated using the tool since Monday, according to Musk. It's unclear what, if any, content generation restrictions are in place for Grok Imagine, but guardrails have been very easy to bypass on Grok's previous image generation tools. TechCrunch found in its own testing that Grok Imagine's image capabilities have some restrictions around generating celebrity photos. We've not yet been able to test if the tool's Spicy mode will undress images of real women that are uploaded as reference materials. Imagine is available for SuperGrok and Premium Plus X subscribers via Grok's iOS app. The tool has also started to roll out in early access for Grok's Android app, but users are reporting that it's currently limited to making images and lacks the video generation feature. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Jess Weatherbed Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All AI Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Twitter - X Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All xAI
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grok Imagine, xAI's new AI image and video generator, lets you make NSFW content
Elon Musk's AI company has officially rolled out Grok Imagine, xAI's image and video generator, to all SuperGrok and Premium+ X subscribers on its iOS app. And true to form for Musk, who positions Grok as an unfiltered, boundary-pushing AI, the generator allows users to make NSFW content. Grok Imagine, which promises to turn text or image prompts into a 15-second video featuring native audio, has a 'spicy mode' that allows users to generate sexually explicit content including partial female nudity . There are limits to how explicit one can get. Many of our spicier prompts – made in the name of Journalism! – generate blurred out images that are 'moderated' and therefore inaccessible. We were, however, able to generate semi-nude imagery. The NSFW content is unsurprising for xAI, given the release last month of a raunchy, hyper-sexualized anime AI companion. But just as Grok's unrestrained nature was entertaining until it started spewing hateful, antisemitic, misogynistic content, Grok Imagine could be poised to bring its own set of unintended consequences. CNBC first reported the existence of a 'spicy mode' last week after an xAI employee Mati Roy said in a now-deleted post on X: 'Grok Imagine videos have a spicy mode that can do nudity.' TechCrunch has reached out to xAI for more information. The existing limitations with Grok Imagine are somewhat heartening given the model also lets you create content of celebrities – anyone from Donald Trump to Taylor Swift – and there appears to be additional restrictions on those. For example, TechCrunch tried, and failed, to generate an image of Trump pregnant. Grok Imagine only generated images of Trump holding a baby or next to a pregnant woman. While it's still early days for Grok Imagine, which aims to compete with incumbents like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Runway, and Chinese rivals, the images and videos generated of humans are still a bit lost in the uncanny valley, with waxy-looking skin that verges on cartoonish at times. Still, the generator is impressive. It produces images in seconds from a text prompt, and continues to auto-generate new images as you scroll. Those images can then be animated into stylized videos. The user-interface is also seamless and intuitive. Musk said on X that the model would 'get better every day.'
TechCrunch
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- TechCrunch
Grok Imagine, xAI's new AI image and video generator, lets you make NSFW content
Elon Musk's AI company has officially rolled out Grok Imagine, xAI's image and video generator, to all SuperGrok and Premium+ X subscribers on its iOS app. And true to form for Musk, who positions Grok as an unfiltered, boundary-pushing AI, the generator allows users to make NSFW content. Grok Imagine, which promises to turn text or image prompts into a 15-second video featuring native audio, has a 'spicy mode' that allows users to generate sexually explicit content including partial female nudity . There are limits to how explicit one can get. Many of our spicier prompts – made in the name of Journalism! – generate blurred out images that are 'moderated' and therefore inaccessible. We were, however, able to generate semi-nude imagery. The NSFW content is unsurprising for xAI, given the release last month of a raunchy, hyper-sexualized anime AI companion. But just as Grok's unrestrained nature was entertaining until it started spewing hateful, antisemitic, misogynistic content, Grok Imagine could be poised to bring its own set of unintended consequences. CNBC first reported the existence of a 'spicy mode' last week after an xAI employee Mati Roy said in a now-deleted post on X: 'Grok Imagine videos have a spicy mode that can do nudity.' TechCrunch has reached out to xAI for more information. The existing limitations with Grok Imagine are somewhat heartening given the model also lets you create content of celebrities – anyone from Donald Trump to Taylor Swift – and there appears to be additional restrictions on those. For example, TechCrunch tried, and failed, to generate an image of Trump pregnant. Grok Imagine only generated images of Trump holding a baby or next to a pregnant woman. While it's still early days for Grok Imagine, which aims to compete with incumbents like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Runway, and Chinese rivals, the images and videos generated of humans are still a bit lost in the uncanny valley, with waxy-looking skin that verges on cartoonish at times. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW Still, the generator is impressive. It produces images in seconds from a text prompt, and continues to auto-generate new images as you scroll. Those images can then be animated into stylized videos. The user-interface is also seamless and intuitive. Musk said on X that the model would 'get better every day.'
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
WhatsApp now lets you create ChatGPT-generated AI photos in chat
WhatsApp users can now use ChatGPT as an image generator inside of the messaging app. To get started, you just need to add the chatbot as a contact and feed it a prompt in the chat. There are no special requirements for use, and the service is available to everyone, ChatGPT maker OpenAI said in a post on X. To add the chatbot, you need to save the number +1 800 2428478 (selecting the United States as the country code) as a contact in WhatsApp. Alternatively, you can use the following short link to get started: ChatGPT generates images based on descriptions or uploaded pictures provided as input. ChatGPT has already been available as a text-based chatbot on WhatsApp since late 2024. Those who have already added it as a contact do not need to set up a new chat and can use the existing one to generate images, provided they do not exceed a certain daily limit. First-time users adding ChatGPT as a contact will receive a notification after their first query, informing them that they are interacting with an AI assistant and agreeing to the terms of use and privacy policy. Additionally, users are warned that the chatbot may make errors and that conversations may be reviewed "for security reasons." Therefore, personal, sensitive or confidential data or photos should not be shared in the chat.
