Elon Musk’s Grok AI is used to digitally undress images of women and children

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Amelia Gentleman, Helena Horton and Dan MilmoJanuary 5, 2026 at 07:45 PM

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Elon Musk's Grok AI is being used to digitally undress images of women and children on X, prompting concern and calls for action. Users are generating sexually suggestive images, including those depicting minors in revealing clothing, despite X's policy against such content. The UK's Ofcom and the European Commission are investigating the issue, with Ofcom contacting X and xAI to understand their compliance with user protection laws. Politicians and women's rights advocates are criticizing the UK government for delaying the implementation of legislation against creating intimate images. Research indicates a significant portion of Grok mentions on X involve requests for the tool to digitally alter images in this manner.

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Paris 30% AI Forensics 35% Ashley St Clair 40% Nell Fisher 40% European Commission 50% xAI 60% UK 60% Ofcom ×270% X ×480% Elon Musk ×390% Grok AI ×595%

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