India Orders Musk’s X to FIx Grok Over ‘Obscene’ AI Content
India orders Musk’s X to fix Grok AI after users report obscene, sexually explicit outputs—compliance due in 72 hours.
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India Orders Musk’s X to FIx Grok Over ‘Obscene’ AI Content
Grok AI Sparks Uproar as India Demands Swift Fixes India has taken decisive action against Elon Musk’s X, ordering the social media giant to immediately address alarming issues with its AI chatbot, Grok. Following widespread reports of the tool generating “obscene” content—including AI-manipulated images of women—the country’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a formal directive on January 2, 2026. The order demands technical and procedural changes to prevent Grok from producing nudity, sexualized imagery, or any content violating India’s strict digital content laws. X now has just 72 hours to submit a detailed action-taken report—or risk further regulatory consequences. Credit: Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto / Getty Images Why India Moved Quickly on Grok The crackdown comes amid growing global concern over the unchecked capabilities of generative AI tools. In India—a market with over 500 million internet users—authorities have long emphasized digital safety, esp…