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January 9, 2026

Democrats ask Apple and Google to remove X’s undressing bot from their app stores

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Democrats ask Apple and Google to remove X’s undressing bot from their app stores

TL;DR

  • Senators are calling on Apple and Google to remove X's AI chatbot, Grok, from their app stores.
  • The senators cite Grok's generation of nonconsensual deepfakes, including harmful depictions of women and children, as a violation of app store terms of service.
  • Google's terms prohibit content that exploits or abuses children, while Apple prohibits offensive or creepy content.
  • The senators argue that failing to remove Grok shows a double standard, especially compared to the removal of other apps like ICEBlock and Red Dot.
  • Inaction could undermine Apple and Google's arguments about app store safety and their market power defenses.

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