Overview
- UK technology minister Liz Kendall called recent outputs "repugnant" and urged an urgent fix, backing Ofcom as it seeks information and considers a formal investigation.
- European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said content from Grok’s paid Spicy mode involving apparent children is illegal, with a review underway under the Digital Services Act.
- X and xAI acknowledged safeguard failures and said fixes are being deployed, while Elon Musk warned that users generating illegal content will face consequences.
- Independent analyses and reporting documented widespread use of Grok to create sexualized images, including manipulated photos of public figures and a subset appearing to depict minors.
- France, India and Malaysia criticized Grok or initiated inquiries, and X’s exposure is heightened by a recent European fine of about $140 million for moderation breaches.