{"id":42738,"date":"2026-01-10T16:51:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T16:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/technologies\/eu-and-uk-eye-investigations-into-x-over-groks-lack-of-safeguards\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T16:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T16:51:12","slug":"eu-and-uk-eye-investigations-into-x-over-groks-lack-of-safeguards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/technologies\/eu-and-uk-eye-investigations-into-x-over-groks-lack-of-safeguards\/","title":{"rendered":"EU and UK eye investigations into X over Grok\u2019s lack of safeguards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For the past two weeks, the platform X has experienced a flood of non-consensual AI-manipulated nude images generated by xAI\u2019s Grok chatbot. These images target an alarming range of women, including prominent models, actresses, news figures, crime victims, and world leaders, due to the model\u2019s release without safeguards.<\/p>\n

A research paper published by Copyleaks on December 31 estimated that roughly one such image appeared on X each minute. Subsequent tests revealed a much higher volume. Data collected from a sample gathered between January 5 and 6 showed 6,700 images posted per hour across a 24-hour period. This rate equates to more than 160,000 images daily, highlighting the scale of the activity on the platform during that timeframe.<\/p>\n

Public figures worldwide have criticized the decision to launch the Grok model without protective measures against such misuse. Regulators face limited clear mechanisms to control the image-manipulating system developed by Elon Musk\u2019s xAI. The situation underscores challenges in overseeing advanced AI deployments on social media platforms.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the European Commission directed xAI to preserve all documents related to its Grok chatbot. This preservation order serves as a standard step often preceding a formal investigation, though it does not confirm one has begun. The directive carries added weight following a CNN report indicating that Elon Musk personally intervened to block safeguards on Grok\u2019s image-generation features.<\/p>\n

Details remain unavailable on whether X implemented any technical modifications to the Grok model in response to the issue. One visible change involves the removal of the public media tab from Grok\u2019s X account, which previously displayed generated content.<\/p>\n

On January 3, X\u2019s Safety account issued a statement condemning the use of AI tools for producing child sexual imagery. The post stated verbatim, \u201cAnyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content.\u201d This message echoed a prior tweet from Elon Musk on the same topic.<\/p>\n

The United Kingdom\u2019s Ofcom released a statement on Monday confirming contact with xAI. The regulator announced it \u201cwill undertake a swift assessment to determine whether there are potential compliance issues that warrant investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a radio interview on Thursday, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the phenomenon as \u201cdisgraceful\u201d and \u201cdisgusting.\u201d He affirmed, \u201cOfcom has our full support to take action in relation to this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant addressed the matter in a LinkedIn post. She reported that her office observed a doubling in complaints related to Grok since late 2025. Inman-Grant indicated, \u201cWe will use the range of regulatory tools at our disposal to investigate and take appropriate action.\u201d<\/p>\n

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