X Admits Grok Obscenity Error, Deletes 600 Accounts Amid Indian Legal Pressure

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CNBC TV18•11-01-2026, 10:30
X Admits Grok Obscenity Error, Deletes 600 Accounts Amid Indian Legal Pressure
- •Elon Musk-owned X admitted its mistake in allowing obscene content generated by its AI tool, Grok.
- •X assured compliance with Indian laws after government pressure and potential legal action.
- •Around 3,500 pieces of content were blocked and over 600 accounts deleted due to the controversy.
- •The Indian government had warned X of losing safe harbor protection and facing criminal action.
- •X has committed to preventing further obscene imagery on its platform, responding to IT Ministry directives.
Why It Matters: X acknowledges and acts on obscene content generated by Grok, promising compliance with Indian laws.
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