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International regulators are closely monitoring xAI’s Grok chatbot for safety failures. Investigations revealed that Grok has been used to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and nonconsensual “undressed” images of users. xAI has promised stronger guardrails, but critics say the flaws persist.
In response, countries like the UK and members of the EU are investigating Grok under online safety laws, threatening massive fines or data retention orders. Some nations, including Brazil and Australia, have moved to block access entirely over safety concerns. Conversely, Elon Musk has defended the platform, arguing that users—not the company—should bear legal responsibility for generated content.
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