The social media platform X has issued a formal statement addressing the misuse of its Grok AI tool, warning that users who prompt the chatbot to create illegal content will face the same severe penalties as those who upload prohibited material.
Okay News had reported that the practice elicited a global outcry over the use of the AI to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
The company has committed to removing illegal content, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and permanently suspending accounts involved in such activities. The platform emphasized its collaboration with local governments and law enforcement agencies to ensure that its safety policies are strictly enforced in response to the growing controversy.
The backlash intensified earlier this year when reports surfaced of users using Grok’s image-generation features to target women and minors with digital alterations. Governments in France and India have already initiated legal and regulatory inquiries, demanding greater accountability and stricter safeguards to prevent the platform’s technology from being weaponized for digital exploitation.
While the company had previously been criticized for its perceived lack of intervention, this latest update marks a formal shift toward penalizing AI-driven abuse. X has directed users to its official rules and help pages for further details on its enforcement options and its commitment to maintaining a secure environment for its global user base.
