Global Scrutiny Mounts on xAI's Grok Over Explicit Content Concerns

xAI, owned by Elon Musk, faces investigations in both Britain and Canada over its Grok chatbot's ability to generate explicit images, despite recent restrictions. The UK government is claiming progress in regulating tech platforms, while other countries like the Philippines are taking action to block Grok.

The artificial intelligence company xAI, owned by Elon Musk, is under the microscope as Britain and Canada push forward with investigations into its Grok chatbot. The inquiries center around the bot's ability to generate explicit images, an issue that has sparked worldwide outrage.

Despite xAI's attempts to limit Grok's image editing capabilities, including blocking certain uses based on location, Reuters journalists reported that they could still generate sexualized images. In response, the UK Technology Secretary hailed the situation as a win in curbing the powers of big tech.

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally, countries like the Philippines are considering action against Grok. Meanwhile, the UK emphasizes the importance of quick results to ensure online safety, particularly for children, with similar probes ongoing in France and India.

(With inputs from agencies.)