Musk's artificial intelligence enterprise, xAI, has mandated that its employees submit personal biometric data to train an anime-inspired chatbot known as 'Ani'. This virtual entity is characterized by a golden twin-tail design and includes options for adult-themed interactions, with the goal of delivering an engaging experience for users who have subscribed to the SuperGrok service on the x platform (priced at $30 per month). Under the classified 'Project Skippy', employees engaged in AI mentorship are required to sign a consent form that grants the company the perpetual and worldwide right to utilize their facial and vocal data. This directive has triggered apprehension and resistance among the staff, who perceive it as a violation of their privacy and are discontented with the chatbot's portrayal. Nevertheless, xAI asserts that the acquisition of this data is essential for their operations. At present, xAI's Grok has unveiled a variety of AI companion avatars, and despite the internal uproar, Musk appears unwavering in his commitment to this approach.
