Grok-generated Deepfake Images of Sign Language Literate Imperial Princess Kako Circulate Online

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

The South China Morning Post reported on January 13th that Grok-generated deepfake images of Japan’s Princess Kako, the niece of Emperor Naruhito, in a bikini circulating online have renewed scrutiny on Elon Musk’s X chatbot. Princess Kako has performed various official duties at home and abroad, while working twice a week since April 2024 at the Japanese Federation of the Deaf, which she joined as a part-time employee in 2021. Episode notes: ‘Grok-generated Deepfake Images of Sign Language Literate Imperial Princess Kako Circulate Online': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/01/18/grok-generated-deepfake-images-of-sign-language-literate-imperial-princess-kako-circulate-online/

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