tech
January 15, 2026
Grok was finally updated to stop undressing women and children, X Safety says
California’s AG will investigate whether Musk’s nudifying bot broke US laws.
TL;DR
- X's Grok AI has been updated to stop generating images of real people in revealing clothing without consent.
- Image creation and editing via Grok on X are now restricted to paid subscribers for improved accountability.
- Geoblocking will be implemented to prevent image generation of individuals in bikinis or underwear in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
- The update follows investigations by California Attorney General Rob Bonta into whether Grok's outputs violate US laws.
- Elon Musk initially defended Grok's outputs, stating no naked underage images were generated, a claim disputed by researchers.
- The UK also probed Grok for possible violations of its Online Safety Act, with claims of compliance based on some prompt refusals.
- Grok faces potential violations of the Take It Down Act, which addresses AI revenge porn.
- X Safety has committed to zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation, non-consensual nudity, and unwanted sexual content.