RARE PHOTOS: 15 - The Real Truth

Elon Musk’s Grok curbs AI image editing usage after deepfakes backlash

The tool is now limited to paying users.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Grok turns off image generation for most users after it removed clothing from children

X has stopped its AI system for generating images for most of its users – after it was used to generate abusive pictures of women and children for days.

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery

Editing function to be limited to paying subscribers after X threatened with fines and regulatory action

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done

Since the end of December, 2025, X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has responded to many users’ requests to undress real people by turning photos of the people into sexually explicit material. After people began using the feature, the social platform company faced global scrutiny for enabling users to generate nonconsensual…

The Conversation · Jan 8

AI overwhelm and algorithmic burnout: How 2026 will redefine social media

Tighter regulations, advancing AI integration, and a desire for greater authenticity will continue to re-shape what social media means in an increasingly disconnected world.

Euronews · Jan 8

AI tool Grok used to create child sexual abuse imagery, watchdog says

Internet Watch Foundation warns Elon Musk-owned AI risks bringing sexualised imagery of children into the mainstream

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

New law set to protect dating app users from ‘vile crime’ of cyberflashing

Social media and dating platforms are legally mandated to proactively detect and prevent unsolicited nude images from reaching their users

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Elon Musk's xAI Secures Massive Power Infrastructure with Five 380 MW Natural Gas Turbines

Elon Musk's xAI confirms purchase of five 380 MW natural gas turbines from Doosan Enerbility to power massive AI supercomputing expansion in 2026.

International Business Times · Jan 7

Commons women and equalities committee to stop using X amid AI-altered images row

Exclusive: Move follows outcry over use of Grok to digitally remove clothing from images of women and children

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Cardi B Slams 'Disgusting' Grok AI 'Sex Offender' Claim Against Her Father

Cardi B has condemned what she called a 'disgusting' claim generated by Grok AI that falsely labelled her father a sex offender, accusing the platform of spreading dangerous misinformation.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7