Overview
- X said Grok can no longer edit photos of real people into revealing attire such as bikinis, with the restriction applying to all users including subscribers.
- Image creation and editing through Grok on X are now limited to paying users, and the company will geoblock such outputs in jurisdictions where the edits are illegal.
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigation into xAI over large‑scale deepfake abuse, as the EU reviews X’s changes and UK regulator Ofcom conducts its own probe.
- Indonesia and Malaysia blocked access to Grok, India reported takedowns of posts and accounts, and potential UK penalties could reach up to 10% of X’s global revenue under the Online Safety Act.
- Elon Musk said he was unaware of any naked underage images generated by Grok, while independent researchers reported that over half of more than 20,000 reviewed Grok images showed minimal attire, with about 2% appearing to depict minors.