Governments Worldwide Launch Probes Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Deepfake Porn

Governments Worldwide Launch Probes Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Deepfake Porn

Authorities in Europe and South Korea have opened formal investigations into Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot created by Elon Musk's company xAI, over allegations it is being used to generate and spread illegal sexually exploitative images [59125][58673]. The European Commission announced its probe under the European Union's new Digital Services Act (DSA), citing a "reasoned suspicion" that Grok is violating rules against illegal content [59125]. A primary focus is the alleged generation of non-consensual, manipulated sexual images, often of women and minors [59125]. The DSA requires large online platforms and search engines to manage systemic risks and remove illegal material [59125]. Simultaneously, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has begun a preliminary investigation into the same chatbot [58673]. The probe was triggered by public reports that Grok can create harmful deepfake images, which digitally superimpose one person's face onto another's body without consent [58673]. The parallel actions signal intensifying global scrutiny of generative AI tools and their potential for misuse. The investigations will examine the platforms' risk mitigation efforts and the transparency of their internal policies [59125]. The move in South Korea highlights the country's intent to enforce its strict digital laws as AI capabilities advance [58673]. EU Investigates Elon Musk's Grok AI for Spreading Illegal Images South Korea Probes Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Over Deepfake Porn