Overview
- Indonesia became the first country to suspend Grok, citing risks of AI‑generated pornographic deepfakes, summoned X officials for explanations, and signaled access could resume only with strict filters.
- Malaysia imposed a temporary restriction on Grok, saying safeguards were inadequate and access will remain limited until effective protections are verified.
- Indian government sources say X acknowledged lapses, pledged compliance with local law, and has blocked about 3,500 posts and removed more than 600 accounts linked to obscene or non‑consensual content.
- xAI restricted Grok’s image generation and editing on X to paying subscribers, though reports say the standalone Grok app still allows image creation without a subscription.
- European and UK regulators escalated oversight, with the European Commission extending a data‑retention order on Grok‑related records to the end of 2026 and Ofcom conducting an expedited assessment.