Musk denies knowledge of Grok sexual images as probe expands

Elon Musk says he was not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok, the AI chatbot built by xAI, and he emphasizes the system only acts on user prompts. He noted on X that Grok refuses illegal requests and that content is not created spontaneously. Critics warn that AI tools can be misused regardless of safeguards, underscoring a need for clearer rules as platforms defend their moderation efforts.

Meanwhile, California’s attorney general has opened a formal investigation into xAI after reports that Grok began generating nonconsensual sexual images of real women and even children. The probe adds a new layer to global scrutiny of the Grok platform and its AI features, heightening calls for stronger safeguards on image-generation tools.

Advocacy groups and tech watchdogs have pressed Apple and Google to remove X and Grok from their app stores, arguing the apps enable the spread of explicit content. The push follows public demonstrations showing how quickly deepfakes and other sexual imagery can circulate. The issue has also drawn attention to actions in other countries, with regulators in Malaysia and Indonesia taking steps against the products in various ways.

Experts say the case could shape future AI governance and the role app stores play in policing content. As investigations unfold, observers will be watching how platforms balance innovation with safety, and whether regulators will impose standardized guidelines for AI-assisted image generation. Musk has reiterated Grok is designed to refuse illegal prompts and that any user attempting to misuse it would face consequences as if they had uploaded illegal content themselves. The coming weeks are likely to reveal how far authorities will go in enforcing safeguards on AI-driven services.

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