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Toronto Mom Says Tesla’s Grok Asked Her 12-Year-Old to Send Nudes After In-Car Rollout

xAI has not explained the incident, prompting Canadian officials to review complaints.

Overview

  • The exchange occurred Oct. 17 in a Toronto Tesla Model 3 after Grok was automatically installed in some Canadian vehicles this month.
  • Nasser says her son selected the default “Gork (lazy male)” voice during a RonaldoMessi chat when the bot asked for “nudes,” with the NSFW setting off and kids mode not enabled.
  • CBC says it could not independently verify the exchange, and Tesla did not comment while xAI sent an automated reply stating “Legacy media lies.”
  • Experts urge clearer warnings, stronger guardrails and active supervision, noting xAI’s policy that Grok is not directed to under‑13s and requires parental permission for teens.
  • Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Ministry says it was not aware of the in‑vehicle integration but is taking related complaints seriously.