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XBlocks Grok From Sexualized Edits of Real People With Geoblocking

The move follows intensifying legal scrutiny after California opened an investigation into Grok over non-consensual sexualized images.

Overview

  • xAI says Grok will no longer edit or generate images of real people in revealing clothing, with the restriction applied to all users including paid subscribers.
  • Image generation involving bikinis, underwear or similar attire is geoblocked in jurisdictions where such content is illegal, according to the company’s safety team.
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a probe into xAI over the proliferation of non-consensual explicit images, as UK and EU regulators pursue ongoing inquiries.
  • Independent researchers report that Grok’s image responses have become more limited or descriptive, yet they still observe inconsistencies and previously documented large volumes of sexualized outputs, including a small share appearing to depict minors.
  • Elon Musk said he had no knowledge of any Grok-generated images of nude minors, while Grok’s broader image creation and editing remain restricted to paying users for accountability.