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UK, EU Step Up Pressure on X Over Grok’s Sexualized Image Outputs

Regulators seek urgent explanations after reports that Grok’s paid ‘Spicy’ mode enabled explicit edits, including images of apparent minors.

Overview

  • - The UK technology minister condemned AI-generated nudes of women and girls as “repugnant” and urged swift fixes, while Ofcom sought information from X and signaled a possible formal investigation.
  • - The European Commission said it is reviewing complaints very seriously, with spokesperson Thomas Regnier stressing that content involving apparent minors is illegal.
  • - French authorities labeled some outputs clearly unlawful and cautioned they may violate EU Digital Services Act duties to mitigate illicit content.
  • - India ordered a thorough review of Grok’s safety measures, and Malaysian officials opened an investigation following complaints about indecent behavior.
  • - xAI acknowledged safety failures and said corrections are in progress as Elon Musk pledged removals and permanent bans for illegal content, with X under heightened risk following a roughly $140 million EU fine in December.