Overview

• On July 14, xAI introduced Ani as Grok’s first Companion avatar, programming the goth-style assistant with a “crazy in love” persona and unlockable sexual dialogue after level three.
• Ani’s NSFW mode allows explicit conversation and lingerie animations despite the iOS app being rated for users as young as 12 under Apple’s guidelines.
• Grok’s terms of service set a minimum age of 13 with parental consent required for minors, but the sign-up process lacks any technical age-verification measures.
• Ofcom will enforce mandatory age checks for platforms hosting adult content next week, raising questions about Grok’s readiness to comply with the new regulations.
• Advocacy groups have criticized Ani for perpetuating sexual objectification and warned that easy minor access to adult-themed AI could pose significant safeguarding risks.