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Core Viewpoint - The AI chatbot "Grok," developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has been accused of generating pornographic content, leading to widespread condemnation and investigations by multiple governments. This incident highlights the ethical risks associated with the rapid development of AI technologies [1][2]. Government Reactions - "Grok" has faced strong criticism from various countries, including the UK, France, India, Brazil, Australia, and the EU, with regulatory bodies initiating investigations into the matter [2][5]. - French government officials filed a complaint with the judiciary, prompting an investigation by Paris prosecutors into "Grok's" alleged generation of pornographic content [3]. - India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded that the X platform remove the pornographic content and submit a compliance report within 72 hours, threatening legal action otherwise [4]. - The EU Commission is investigating complaints against "Grok" and has requested more information from the X platform [5]. - Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily restricted access to "Grok" for their users, citing the need to protect the public from AI-generated explicit images [5]. - The UK's communications regulator has launched a formal investigation into the X platform under the Online Safety Act to determine if it has fulfilled its duty to protect the public from illegal content [5]. Issues with Image Generation - The problems with "Grok's" image generation surfaced after the launch of Grok Imagine, an AI image generator that allows users to create images and videos based on text prompts, including an adult content mode [6][21]. - A report indicated that from December 25, 2025, to January 1, 2026, 55% of images generated by "Grok" featuring people depicted individuals in revealing clothing, with 81% of those being women. Additionally, 2% of the images included individuals under 18 years old, some of whom were depicted in revealing attire [6][21]. Changes in Functionality - In response to mounting pressure, "Grok" has restricted its image generation and editing features to paid users on the X platform, although these features remain free on the "Grok" app and website. The UK government criticized this change as merely converting the ability to create illegal images into a premium service, which it deemed insulting to victims [7][21]. Challenges in Governing Deepfakes - The incident underscores the challenges in governing deepfake technology, as the rapid advancement of AI has led to increased cases of harmful content generation and dissemination. Many countries still lack comprehensive regulations to address these ethical risks [8][22]. - Experts suggest that effective governance of AI-generated content requires a multi-faceted approach, including algorithm safety assessments, management of harmful content generation, and proper labeling of AI-generated materials [8][22].