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‘Still here!’: X’s Grok AI tool accessible in Malaysia despite ban

Malaysia announced a temporary block on Grok AI in January 2026, directing access restrictions while safety fixes are developed.
Users in Malaysia and Indonesia bypass blocks with VPNs or DNS tweaks, keeping Grok accessible on X and via web.
Experts argue blocking Grok is a Band-Aid solution that ignores broader access and enforcement gaps.
Experts call for platform safety by design and greater transparency on how safety measures are implemented.
Grok remains integrated across X and accessible via standalone web, complicating enforcement.
Regulators in the Philippines also consider banning Grok, expanding global scrutiny.
Authorities warn of misuse, including creating nonconsensual images, prompting safety debates.
X says it will geoblock certain Grok-generated content where illegal, but circumvention remains possible.
Geob locking may be defeated via VPNs; enforcement challenges persist.
Singapore and Indonesia are cited as examples where Grok access persists despite blocks.

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