X Responds to MeitY Over Grok's Explicit AI Content Controversy

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News18•08-01-2026, 06:52
X Responds to MeitY Over Grok's Explicit AI Content Controversy
- •X submitted a detailed response to MeitY regarding its AI chatbot Grok generating sexually explicit content.
- •The Indian government flagged instances where Grok, integrated into X for premium users, allegedly bypassed safety filters.
- •X outlined technical measures like enhanced "negative prompt" filtering and robust machine-learning classifiers to prevent harmful content.
- •MeitY maintains platforms cannot claim safe harbour for content violating Indian law, rejecting "technical glitches" as excuses.
- •The dispute highlights growing regulatory scrutiny in India over AI safety and platform accountability, setting a precedent for future governance.
Why It Matters: India tightens AI content regulation as X responds to MeitY over Grok's explicit output.
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