xAI's Latest Controversy and New York's New AI Safety Bill
xAI's Latest Controversy and New York's New AI Safety Bill  
Podcast: The AI Policy Podcast
Published On: Fri Jan 09 2026
Description: In this episode, we examine Grok’s public posting of child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate imagery (00:27), the legal consequences xAI may face (12:41), and the international policy community's response (19:05). We then unpack New York’s RAISE Act, including the politics leading up to Gov. Hochul’s signature (22:51) and the final outcome of negotiations (28:16).