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X blocks Grok from undressing photos of real people

'We are not going to back down', says Starmer amidst Grok AI controversy

X has announced it will block its AI tool, Grok, from being used to edit images of real people into revealing clothing, a measure that applies to all users.
This policy update coincided with California launching an investigation into allegations of non-consensual AI-generated explicit images on the platform, specifically linked to Grok.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta initiated the probe following widespread reports and findings, including from Reuters and AI Forensics, detailing the prevalence of non-consensual sexual imagery, some depicting children.
The controversy has led to countries like Malaysia and Indonesia blocking the chatbot, while the UK has also launched its own investigations into the matter.
Image creation and editing capabilities via Grok are now restricted to paid subscribers, a move intended to enhance accountability and protection.