EU investigates AI bot Grok - could face fines
The EU is investigating the AI chatbot Grok, connected to Elon Musk's platform X, amid concerns over generated inappropriate content, while a significant trial against social media companies is underway in Los Angeles concerning their impact on youth well-being.
Elon Musk’s X facing new EU probes
The EU has launched investigations into Elon Musk's social media platform X concerning its AI chatbot Grok, which reportedly created sexualized images including of children.
The artificial intelligence of tech giants is abusing children. EU countries will investigate
Spain will investigate American social networks X, Meta, and Chinese TikTok over AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, while Ireland launches an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok for producing sexualized content.
EU initiates investigation into Elon Musk's chatbot Grok
The EU has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's chatbot Grok for potential violations of GDPR concerning its generation of sexualized deepfake images on the social media platform X.
Due to Grok: Ireland Opens Data Protection Investigation Against Musk's X
Ireland's data protection authority has launched an investigation into Musk's platform X over concerns regarding sexualized images created and published by the AI chatbot Grok.
Due to Grok: Ireland launches data protection investigation against Musk's X
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has initiated an investigation against Elon Musk's platform X over concerns related to sexualized images created and published using the AI chatbot Grok.
United Kingdom to tighten rules for AI chatbots after controversy with Musk's Grok
The UK government is set to strengthen online safety laws for AI chatbots following a scandal involving the Grok chatbot associated with Elon Musk, which generated inappropriate images.
Grok and the global controversy: how far can AI go on social networks
The Grok chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company is at the center of a global controversy due to the unauthorized generation of sexualized images of real people, including minors.
Brazil orders Musk’s X to block Grok’s sexualised deepfakes
Brazil has ordered Elon Musk's social media platform X to prevent its chatbot Grok from generating sexually explicit content, following similar actions from other countries.
Musk's 'Grok Deepfake' Controversy
The AI chatbot 'Grok', developed by billionaire Elon Musk, is embroiled in controversy for transforming real images of women and children into sexual content without consent, amid criticisms of its safety measures compared to other AI platforms.
After operation in France, United Kingdom opens investigation against X for sexual content images of Grok
The UK data protection authority has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot due to concerns about the processing of personal data and its potential to produce harmful sexualized images and videos.
Musk's AI Grok continues to create sexualized images without consent
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok persists in generating sexualized images of individuals despite explicit non-consent, undermining recently announced restrictions by Musk's company X.
Raids on X platform offices in France, summons for Musk, and Britain investigates 'Grok'
French police raided the Paris offices of the X platform owned by Elon Musk, while the UK Information Commissioner announced an official investigation into the 'Grok' chatbot associated with the platform.
France: Elon Musk summoned after raid on X in Paris
Elon Musk has been summoned to appear before the Paris prosecutor's office as part of an investigation into his online service X regarding complaints about the AI chatbot Grok, which now includes allegations of complicity in the dissemination of child pornography.
Raids against X offices in France
French authorities are conducting a search of X's offices as part of an investigation that started in January 2025, linked to reports of biased algorithms and the chatbot Grok.
Probe launched into claims Elon Musk's AI engine used to generate sexual imagery of children
The UK's information watchdog is investigating claims that Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has been misused to produce sexual imagery involving children.
Musk buys Musk. SpaceX will take over his AI startup xAI
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired his AI development firm xAI to integrate several of his services, including the AI chatbot Grok, the social network X, and the Starlink satellite internet system.
Elon Musk promoted sexual content in his AI to gain users, investigation reveals
Elon Musk strategically encouraged the generation of sexually explicit content in his AI company xAI to increase user engagement with the chatbot Grok, despite internal warnings about ethical and legal risks, according to an investigation by The Washington Post.
Elon Musk promoted sexual content in his AI to gain users despite legal risks
Elon Musk's xAI has shifted to enable the generation of sexually explicit content in its chatbot Grok to increase user engagement, disregarding internal warnings about ethical and legal risks, as revealed by an investigation from The Washington Post.
Musk fomented sexual content in Grok to increase users, despite illegal results: WP
Elon Musk strategically pushed for the creation of sexually explicit content at his AI company, xAI, to boost user engagement with the Grok chatbot, overlooking internal warnings about ethical and legal risks, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Social network X experienced another outage, tens of thousands of users reported problems worldwide
The social network X, owned by Elon Musk, faced another outage on Friday afternoon, affecting tens of thousands of users globally according to Downdetector, which also noted disruptions in Musk's AI chatbot, Grok.
Women versus X and Grok. An open letter to technology giants has been created
Organizations are calling on the leaders of Google and Apple to remove social platform X and the AI chatbot Grok following the emergence of realistic, inappropriate images generated by the system.
Mother of Musk's child sues his company xAI for deepfake images
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has filed a lawsuit against his company xAI, claiming that the Grok chatbot generated explicit deepfake images of her without consent.
"A serious mistake" – criticism of the Lufthansa deal with Musk
Lufthansa's contract with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service is facing criticism amid the controversy surrounding AI-generated nude images from Musk's chatbot Grok and discussions about digital sovereignty, although it has also received support from prominent figures.
AI Chatbot Grok: End of 'Nude Image' Feature for AI Chatbot Grok
The online service X has terminated the ability of its AI chatbot Grok to create fake nude images of individuals following criticism regarding sexualized violence.
Musk's xAI limits Grok's capacity to generate sexualized images
Elon Musk's xAI has announced that its Grok AI chatbot will have restrictions to prevent it from generating sexualized images of real individuals.
Swedish Prime Minister on X: "The world needs fewer a**holes". Was he referring to Musk?
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his deputy Ebba Busch are under fire for allegedly calling Elon Musk derogatory names in a tweet criticizing sexualized deepfake content created by AI chatbot Grok.
Musk agrees to stop producing sexual images, but only in some places
Elon Musk's social media platform X will restrict its AI chatbot Grok from creating sexual images of real people in specific countries following severe criticism.
xAI restricts Grok chatbot after sexualised AI images spark global concern
Elon Musk's company xAI has limited the Grok chatbot's image generation features following the circulation of hyper-realistic sexualized images online, including those involving minors.
Elon Musk's Chatbot: Further Grok Restrictions Due to Suggestive AI Images
Elon Musk's AI company xAI has implemented additional restrictions on its Grok chatbot following international outrage over the capability to create suggestive images of women.
Musk's AI Company Announces Technical Measures Against Sexualized Images in Chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI company xAI has implemented new restrictions on sexualized AI images in their chatbot Grok following international outrage over users modifying women's images to wear bikinis.
Sexualized Deepfakes on X: "Hey Grok, put her in a bikini"
The AI chatbot Grok on X generates numerous sexualized deepfakes, prompting legal scrutiny, while Elon Musk responds in his usual manner.
AIMEE WALSH: 'Elon Musk's Grok exposes a dark new way women and girls are being abused online'
AIMEE WALSH discusses how Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is being misused to facilitate online abuse against women and girls, highlighting a significant gap in legal protections.
Australian politicians are condemning X and Grok, so why won’t they leave the platform?
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the generative AI chatbot Grok for creating sexualized images, yet politicians remain active on the platform X.
Musk threatens further fines if he does not respond to child abuse
Elon Musk faces criticism for allegedly pressuring employees of his social media platform X to relax safety measures, leading to the chatbot Grok producing sexual content on a large scale.
Starmer threatens Musk: We will control Grok if you do not stop the creation of deepfakes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has threatened to 'control' Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk's platform X, if it does not cease the creation of sexualized images of women and children.
Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry
The Pentagon plans to integrate Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot alongside Google's generative AI to enhance data processing within military networks, despite facing worldwide criticism.
Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images
Elon Musk's X is facing global bans and regulatory investigations due to its chatbot Grok generating nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children, prompting actions from countries like Indonesia and Malaysia as well as a probe by the UK's Ofcom.
UK targets Elon Musk’s X with fines and possible ban over Grok deepfake abuse
The British government is considering fines and a potential ban on Elon Musk's platform X due to concerns over AI-generated deepfake abuse related to its chatbot Grok.
How to protect your family photos from AI misuse as Grok investigation is fast tracked
The article discusses the importance of protecting personal images online amidst a high-priority investigation by UK regulator Ofcom into the misuse of Grok, an AI chatbot on the social platform X (formerly Twitter).
Von der Leyen sharply criticized Musk's X over AI content of naked women
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned X, the platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk, for allowing the spread of sexually explicit deepfake content created by the AI chatbot Grok.
Britain launches formal investigation into Grok's generation of explicit images
Britain has officially opened an investigation into X platform, owned by Elon Musk, regarding the compliance with user protection laws after reports of the 'Grok' chatbot generating explicit fake images.
Grok: The British Authority for Internet Safety Launches Investigation into the Obscene Images of X's Chatbot
The British regulatory authority, Ofcom, has commenced an investigation into obscene images generated by the Grok chatbot following concerns raised by the government about the alarming spread of fake and distressing nude images of women.
UK probes Elon Musk's X over 'disgusting' sexualised AI images created by Grok
The UK's Ofcom has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's platform X due to the AI chatbot Grok generating sexualised images of children and deepfakes, prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to call for action.
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked Grok, an AI chatbot by Elon Musk's xAI, due to its misuse in generating explicit and non-consensual images.
Indonesia and Malaysia open the global regulatory hunt against Elon Musk's Grok for false sexual content
Indonesia has become the first country to officially block access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot due to concerns over the generation of false pornographic content.
Malaysia and Indonesia Block Musk's AI
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, due to its generation of sexually explicit deepfake images, making them the first countries to prohibit this AI tool.
AI Deepfakes of Women on X: Sexualized Violence as a Feature
Elon Musk's chatbot Grok is being used on X to create sexualized images of real women and children, highlighting a disturbing new trend of digital violence.
"It's a scam": French AI envoy on X making Grok chatbot pay-to-perve
French AI ambassador Clara Chappaz criticizes the decision to make Grok's public image generation a paid feature, labeling it a 'scam' amidst growing backlash against Elon Musk's tech decisions.
Southeast Asia: Two Countries Block Musk's Chatbot
Malaysia has become the second country after Indonesia to block Elon Musk's chatbot Grok, citing concerns that it can be misused to create obscene and offensive content.