Grok 'Obscene' Images Row: Government Finds Elon Musk Owned X's Reply 'Inadequate', Demands Action Plan

Amid the controversy surrounding obscene content linked to Grok AI, the government has sought more details from X, including specific action and steps taken to prevent a repeat in future, sources said

on Wednesday. The response submitted by the firm, while detailed, was not adequate, sources told PTI. The move came after the Elon Musk-led social media platform made its submissions to the IT Ministry on the Centre's directive to crack down on the misuse of the artificial intelligence chatbot Grok for the creation of sexualised and obscene images of women.Sources told PTI that the IT Ministry has sought more details from X, including specific action taken on obscene content linked to Grok AI and steps to prevent it in future. The response submitted by X earlier on Wednesday was "detailed, but not adequate", they added.Sources said that X has provided a detailed reply, stating that it respects Indian laws and all guidelines, and that India is a big market for the platform. In its response, it also outlined the strict content takedown policies it abides by when it comes to misleading information and those related to non-consensual sexualised images.The reply, while being detailed, missed crucial information, including specific steps that have been taken on the Grok AI obscene content issue, they added.Also Read: Grok 'Spicy Mode' Obscene Images Row: India Gives Elon Musk-Owned X Till Jan 7 to Respond - All About The Case

What is the 'obscene' images row?

The case centres on allegations that users have been misusing Grok and other AI tools on X to create and circulate obscene images and videos, including through fake accounts. The ministry said the misuse involves prompts, image manipulation, and synthetic outputs, often targeting women in a derogatory manner.X was given extended time until Wednesday, 5 PM, to submit an action taken report to the ministry, after a stern warning was issued to it over indecent and sexually explicit content being generated.

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The platform said it will act against illegal content on its platform. In a post from its Safety handle on Sunday, the company said it would remove unlawful material, permanently suspend accounts involved, and cooperate with law enforcement. “Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content,” it said.(With PTI inputs)