Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, focusing on the potential risks associated with its AI chatbot "Grok" and its implications for illegal content dissemination, including child sexual abuse materials [1] Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation will assess whether X adequately evaluated and addressed the risks associated with deploying "Grok" within the EU [1] - The Commission has expanded its previous investigation into X's recommendation system to include the impacts of the newly announced "Grok-based recommendation system" [1] Group 2: Risks and Consequences - The European Commission has identified that the risks posed by X's platform "seem to have caused substantial impact" and pose "serious harm" to EU citizens [1] - If X fails to make "meaningful adjustments," the Commission may implement temporary measures, with potential fines reaching up to 6% of the company's global annual revenue under the Digital Services Act [1] Group 3: Previous Penalties - In 2025, the European Commission fined X €120 million for misleading users regarding the design of its "blue check certification" interface [1]