xAI Seeks Real Names in Grok Deepfake Lawsuit, Threatening Plaintiffs’ Anonymity

Elon Musk’s xAI has asked a California federal court to unveil the real identities of four plaintiffs who filed a class-action over Grok-generated sexual deepfakes, despite their use of pseudonyms to protect against harassment and doxxing. The plaintiffs warn that revealing their names could force them to drop the suit, while xAI argues there is a public interest in uncovering identities. The case, evolving from a Jane Doe filing to four pseudonymous plaintiffs, highlights ongoing concerns about deepfake abuse and the broader regulatory scrutiny facing Grok and SpaceX-backed xAI.