Tech Transparency Project

The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) is a research initiative of @Accountable_Org that seeks to hold large technology companies accountable.

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TTP's latest report shows that Grok is just one of *many* apps—easily discoverable on app stores—that are capable of producing this content.

https://t.co/rPQkCXn9fA

[National Center on Sexual Exploitation @NCOSE]

Grok is failing kids. According to reports, xAI’s chatbot can generate sexually explicit content, raising serious concerns as deepfake scandals continue to escalate. Weak safeguards and inadequate age protections leave children at risk. Big Tech must prioritize safety, not roll out tools without accountability. Read NCOSE's full statement below. 👇
https://t.co/dID5ogx4DO

#NCOSE #EndExploitation #Grok #GrokAI #XAI #X #Chatbot #AIAbuse #ArtificialIntelligence #BigTech #ProtectKidsOnline #KidsOnlineSafety

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TTP’s Katie Paul explained to @404mediaco that the normalization that comes with Apple allowing ads for the app may lead young people to the belief that using it to create sexual deepfakes is somehow sanctioned or ok.

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A new piece by @samleecole looks at the fallout after a boy created nonconsensual sexual AI deepfakes of his female classmates.

The images were generated in an app called Movely—one tested by TTP in our April report, and available for download in the Apple App Store at the time.

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Although Movely is no longer in the Apple App Store, TTP found that, earlier this year, the app was not only available for download but also being actively promoted by Apple in app store searches. https://t.co/rPQkCXn9fA

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If you have worked with Meta as a creator and want to share your experience, reach out to us at contact[at]techtransparencyproject[dot]org.

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NEW: Meta has deployed an army of influencer moms and medical professionals to promote its Teen Account safety features. The strategy comes as the company faces mounting criticism—and legal pressure—over its impact on the mental health of minors. https://t.co/xpTJl0ZdQi

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Lawmakers should be aware of these influence tactics when weighing how to hold Meta accountable for child safety. It’s clear that Meta hopes that generating noise will drown out serious concerns from parents and advocates.
https://t.co/xpTJl0ZdQi

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To see which other organizations are receiving funding from Meta (as well as Amazon, Google, and Apple), you can explore TTP’s Tech Funding Database: https://t.co/mPvdeShlmk

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Last year, TTP spotlighted Meta's funding of the National Parent Teacher Association, which partnered with the company to promote its products for kids.

Now, Reuters reveals that Meta and Google have also partnered with the Girl Scouts and Sesame Street. https://t.co/XvPfMXyDVi

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Following TTP’s report, the National PTA told members it would no longer seek funding from Meta, citing "heightened public scrutiny and legal cases" involving the company. https://t.co/fMGGguTnFS