Govt Demands Specific Action from X on Grok AI Obscene Content; Deems Reply Inadequate

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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 22:57
Govt Demands Specific Action from X on Grok AI Obscene Content; Deems Reply Inadequate
- •Indian government found X's detailed reply on Grok AI obscene content "not adequate," demanding specific action and preventive measures.
- •IT Ministry had warned X over indecent content generated by AI services like Grok, seeking a detailed Action Taken Report.
- •X's response, while acknowledging Indian laws, lacked crucial details on content takedowns and future prevention strategies.
- •Government reiterated that safe harbor immunity (Section 79 IT Act) is conditional and can be lost if due diligence is not observed.
- •UK's Ofcom also raised serious concerns about Grok's ability to produce undressed/sexualized images, contacting X and xAI for compliance steps.
Why It Matters: India demands X take concrete steps against Grok AI's obscene content, warning of legal consequences.
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