EU opens probe into Elon Musk’s Grok over sexual AI deepfakes

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM
EU opens probe into Elon Musk’s Grok over sexual AI deepfakes

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The EU has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) over concerns that its AI chatbot, Grok, can generate sexualized deepfake images of women and minors. The investigation was initiated due to reports that users could easily create such images using simple text prompts. The EU is concerned that X may not be adequately mitigating the risks associated with the dissemination of illegal content, including manipulated sexually explicit images and potential child sexual abuse material. The probe will assess whether X has met its legal obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate internet giants and protect users within the EU. The EU emphasizes that the rights of women and children should not be compromised by X's services.

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