Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Key Highlights:

• The IT Ministry has expressed dissatisfaction with X's response regarding Grok AI's generation of objectionable images of women without consent.
• X offered to permanently disable accounts involved in generating such content and committed to complying with the IT Act, 2000.
• The government is unconvinced due to the lack of technical explanation and preventive measures from X.
• The ministry issued a notice on January 2, 2026, citing violations of IT Rules, 2021, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Detailed Insights:

• The issue arose from users exploiting Grok AI to generate sexualized and objectionable images of women without their consent, often by altering publicly available photos.
• The government directed X to conduct a comprehensive review of Grok AI's technical, procedural, and governance mechanisms to prevent the generation of unlawful content.
• X proposed providing the Indian government with a demonstration of Grok's functions, content moderation, and enforcement protocols to build transparency.
• Regulators in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Malaysia are also scrutinizing X over this issue, indicating global concerns about AI misuse.
• The government views the issue as a matter of women's dignity and is considering further action due to the inadequate response from X.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Grok AI: An artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company, X.
• IT Act, 2000: Indian legislation governing digital content and cybersecurity.
• IT Rules, 2021: Regulations under the IT Act that mandate due diligence for social media platforms.