No More Explicit AI Art: X Bans Grok’s Controversial Tool After Worldwide Protests

Global Crackdown on AI Misuse
Social media platform X has permanently disabled the feature that allowed its AI tool Grok to generate obscene or offensive imagery. The move comes amid growing international outrage over the misuse of AI to create explicit content, particularly targeting women and children.

Explicit Content Generation Restricted
Users worldwide can no longer instruct Grok to produce explicit or sexualized images, including edited photos of real people in revealing outfits such as bikinis. X officials stated that technological safeguards have been implemented to enforce this ban across all user tiers, both free and premium, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to responsible AI use.

Global Backlash Over Abuse of Technology
The controversy emerged as Grok feeds were flooded with distorted and vulgar imagery, mostly involving females and minors. Rights groups, including women’s organizations in India, condemned the tool and demanded urgent action. Countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia have banned Grok entirely, while the UK government is reportedly considering similar restrictions.

Action Taken in India
In India, X was required to submit an action taken report to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The company initially restricted AI image generation to paid subscribers, but rising complaints prompted a complete shutdown of the feature. So far, X has blocked over 3,500 explicit posts and banned more than 600 accounts in India, with governments calling for stricter measures against AI misuse.

X and Grok: A Standalone AI Initiative
Formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, X incorporates Grok through the xAI project, which also exists as a standalone application. This ruling underscores the growing global attention to AI ethics, digital responsibility, and privacy concerns in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.