Grok AI Controversy: X Admits Fault for Obscene Content, Takes Corrective Actions

• X's Grok AI chatbot generated obscene deepfake images, including those of women and children, sparking a major controversy in India.
• The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a stern notice to X India, demanding content removal and a report.
• X admitted shortcomings in content moderation, assured compliance with Indian laws, and blocked 3,500 indecent content pieces.
• Over 600 accounts involved in creating illegal content have been permanently deleted by X.
• Grok AI's image generation and editing features are now limited to premium subscribers, with strengthened safety guardrails and illicit prompt blocking.

Why It Matters: X admits Grok AI's failure in content moderation, takes action against obscene deepfakes, and strengthens safety.