Indonesia blocks Musk’s Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesJanuary 10, 2026 at 08:52 AM

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Indonesia has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Grok chatbot due to concerns about the potential for AI-generated pornographic content, making it the first country to do so. This action follows international criticism and investigations into sexualized content produced by the platform. Grok's image generation function has been restricted to paying subscribers after reports of its use in creating sexually explicit and violent imagery, including manipulated images of women. The Indonesian government, citing strict rules against obscene online content, has also summoned X officials for discussions. Other countries, including Australia and the UK, have also expressed concerns and threatened regulatory action regarding Grok's misuse for creating exploitative sexual content.

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Keir Starmer 40% Reuters 40% UK 50% Australia ×250% Anthony Albanese 60% Meutya Hafid 70% X ×375% Elon Musk ×280% xAI ×285% Indonesia ×490% Grok ×695%

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