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Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5674660/malaysia-indonesia-block-grok-ai-deepfakeshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7y10xm4x2ohttps://www.independent.co.uk/tech/musk-grok-ban-malaysia-indonesia-b2898615.html
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Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes Open in Npr.org
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  • UK regulators may block X if Grok issues persist, with fines up to 10% of worldwide revenue for breaches.
  • California AG Bonta launches a formal investigation into xAI's Grok over undressed sexual AI images, signaling state safety action.
  • Grok’s image-generation feature morphs photos into explicit images, raising concerns about non-consensual material and child safety in the US and UK.

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Grok AI: Malaysia and Indonesia block X chatbot over sexually explicit deepfakes

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7y10xm4x2oBbc.com
Grok AI: Malaysia and Indonesia block X chatbot over sexually explicit deepfakes

Two countries block Musk’s Grok over sexualised images

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/musk-grok-ban-malaysia-indonesia-b2898615.htmlIndependent.co.uk
Two countries block Musk’s Grok over sexualised images

Child porn concerns prompt California to launch investigation into Elon Musk's AI firm

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-14/newsom-calls-for-investigation-into-social-media-siteLatimes.com
Child porn concerns prompt California to launch investigation into Elon Musk's AI firm

Keir Starmer Warns Elon Musk He's Ready To Crack Down On 'Disgusting And Shameful' Grok

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-starmer-warns-elon-musk-hes-ready-to-crack-down-on-disgusting-and-shameful-grok_uk_69656974e4b0f5f77ec861f2Huffingtonpost.co.uk
Keir Starmer Warns Elon Musk He's Ready To Crack Down On 'Disgusting And Shameful' Grok

Elon Musk's Grok AI being adopted by Pentagon despite growing backlash against it

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-grok-ai-pentagon-growing-backlash/Cbsnews.com
Elon Musk's Grok AI being adopted by Pentagon despite growing backlash against it

Tech secretary to make statement over X’s sexualised AI images – UK politics live

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jan/12/grok-x-nudification-technology-online-safety-labour-reform-tories-lib-dems-uk-politics-latest-news-updatesTheguardian.com
Tech secretary to make statement over X’s sexualised AI images – UK politics live

Trump admin issues ominous threat as UK mulls banning Musk's X: 'Nothing is off the table'

https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-uk/Rawstory.com
Trump admin issues ominous threat as UK mulls banning Musk's X: 'Nothing is off the table'

Pentagon embraces Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pentagon-embraces-musks-grok-ai-chatbot-as-it-draws-global-outcryPbs.org
Pentagon embraces Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

Ofcom launches investigation into Grok, Musk’s ‘undressing’ X AI bot

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/grok-musk-ai-ofcom-investigation-images-t3vmgwfwgThetimes.com
Ofcom launches investigation into Grok, Musk’s ‘undressing’ X AI bot

Police urged to investigate Elon Musk and X after deepfake scandal

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/police-urged-investigate-elon-musk-36543690Mirror.co.uk
Police urged to investigate Elon Musk and X after deepfake scandal

Grok targeted in UK law over sexually-explicit AI image generation — UK will begin prosecuting illegal prompting this week

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/grok-targeted-in-uk-law-over-sexually-explicit-ai-image-generation-uk-will-begin-prosecuting-illegal-prompting-this-weekTomshardware.com
Grok targeted in UK law over sexually-explicit AI image generation — UK will begin prosecuting illegal prompting this week

Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?

https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/13/from-bans-to-probes-which-countries-are-taking-aim-at-elon-musks-grok-ai-chatbotEuronews.com
Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?

Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world’s first | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/12/business/indonesia-malaysia-grok-elon-musk-intl-hnkCnn.com
Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world’s first | CNN Business

Attorney General Bonta Launches Investigation into xAI, Grok Over Undressed, Sexual AI Images of Women and Children

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-launches-investigation-xai-grok-over-undressed-sexual-aiOag.ca.gov
Attorney General Bonta Launches Investigation into xAI, Grok Over Undressed, Sexual AI Images of Women and Children

Fix Grok or else, EU tech chief tells Elon Musk’s X

https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-grok-eu-tech-chief-tells-x/Politico.eu
Fix Grok or else, EU tech chief tells Elon Musk’s X

Britain To Ban Grok 'Nudify' Images. Here’s What We Know

https://time.com/7345669/grok-deepfake-uk-law-musk/Time.com
Britain To Ban Grok 'Nudify' Images. Here’s What We Know

International pressure builds on X and Musk over Grok deepfakes of women and children

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/international-pressure-builds-x-musk-grok-deepfakes-rcna253639Nbcnews.com
International pressure builds on X and Musk over Grok deepfakes of women and children

UK targets Elon Musk’s X with fines and possible ban over Grok deepfake abuse

https://www.foxnews.com/world/uk-targets-elon-musks-x-fines-possible-ban-over-grok-deepfake-abuseFoxnews.com
UK targets Elon Musk’s X with fines and possible ban over Grok deepfake abuse

Grok controversy: Everything you need to know about X's sexual AI image scandal

https://news.sky.com/story/grok-controversy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-xs-sexual-ai-image-scandal-13493882News.sky.com
Grok controversy: Everything you need to know about X's sexual AI image scandal

U.K. Regulator Opens Probe Into X Over Alleged Illegal Content From Grok AI

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/uk-regulator-probe-x-illegal-content-grok-ai-1236629221/Variety.com
U.K. Regulator Opens Probe Into X Over Alleged Illegal Content From Grok AI

Ofcom investigates X over Grok 'creating and sharing sexualised images of kids'

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-ofcom-launches-x-investigation-36537058Dailystar.co.uk
Ofcom investigates X over Grok 'creating and sharing sexualised images of kids'

Elon Musk's Grok AI under formal investigation after undressing women

https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/12/ofcom-launches-investigation-x-grok-undresses-thousands-women-26240434/Metro.co.uk
Elon Musk's Grok AI under formal investigation after undressing women

UK probes X over Grok AI chatbot’s sexualized images while Elon Musk blasts ‘fascist’ government

https://nypost.com/2026/01/12/business/uk-probes-x-over-grok-ai-chatbots-sexualized-images-while-elon-musk-blasts-fascist-government/Nypost.com
UK probes X over Grok AI chatbot’s sexualized images while Elon Musk blasts ‘fascist’ government

Opinion | There’s a growing international push to ban Elon Musk’s Grok

https://www.ms.now/opinion/grok-deepfakes-musk-apple-google-malaysia-indonesiaMs.now
Opinion | There’s a growing international push to ban Elon Musk’s Grok

Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-pentagon-hegseth-musk-7f99e5f32ec70d7e39cec92d2a4ec862Apnews.com
Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

X Being Probed by U.K. Media Regulator Over Grok’s Image Tool After Sexualized Deepfakes Uproar

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/grok-image-tool-ofcom-probe-uk-media-regulator-elon-musk-1236470852/Hollywoodreporter.com
X Being Probed by U.K. Media Regulator Over Grok’s Image Tool After Sexualized Deepfakes Uproar

UK WILL consider banning X over child abuse images

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15455581/UK-consider-banning-X-Grok-AI-child-abuse-Musk.htmlDailymail.co.uk
UK WILL consider banning X over child abuse images

Ofcom Investigating X Over Grok AI Image Tool

https://deadline.com/2026/01/ofcom-investigating-x-grok-ai-image-tool-1236680363/Deadline.com
Ofcom Investigating X Over Grok AI Image Tool

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