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Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images

January 13, 2026

Elon Musk's social media platform X is under scrutiny following reports that its AI chatbot Grok has been used to generate nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, including images of women and children. The UK's Ofcom has launched an investigation, which may lead to significant penalties if violations are found, while Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked the chatbot in response to the issue.

Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images

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The UK regulator Ofcom is investigating X over Grok's use for creating nonconsensual images.
Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked the Grok chatbot due to the generated deepfakes.
If found in violation, X could face penalties including a 10% revenue sanction and advertising bans.
The investigation is part of a broader international response to concerns about AI-generated content.

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Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images

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