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X Moves to Curb Grok Image Misuse as California Opens Probe and Pentagon Plans Rollout

Officials in Europe and Asia have escalated actions over nonconsensual sexualized images generated on the platform.

Overview

  • X said Grok will no longer edit photos of real people into bikinis or underwear, limited image creation and editing to paid subscribers, and enabled geoblocking where such content is illegal.
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a formal investigation into xAI over the proliferation of nonconsensual sexually explicit images, with Gov. Gavin Newsom backing enforcement.
  • Elon Musk denied awareness of any naked underage images generated by Grok, while X’s safety team reiterated zero tolerance for CSAM and promised permanent suspensions for violators.
  • Researchers report Grok now responds less often or with toned‑down outputs, yet inconsistencies persist; prior analyses estimated roughly one sexualized image per minute and found over half of sampled images showed minimal attire, with a small share appearing to involve minors.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Grok will be integrated into Pentagon networks, including classified systems, as the military accelerates adoption of leading AI models.