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Pakistan, January 13 — Indonesia and Malaysia have restricted access to X’s AI chatbot Grok, citing insufficient safety measures and the potential for generating sexual deepfakes. Officials stated that access will continue to be limited until xAI introduces compliance-friendly protections.

Indonesia’s Communications Minister, Meutya Hafid, described non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a significant breach of human rights and personal respect. Malaysia has also initiated inquiries into the misuse of artificial intelligence, following India’s IT Ministry’s directive requiring swift action against Grok.

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Worries about Grok have gained international attention, as France, the EU, and the UK examine xAI’s adherence to internet safety regulations. UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall mentioned that a prohibition might be imposed if Ofcom verifies breaches of the Online Safety Act.

Elon Musk, the proprietor of X, criticized the UK government for excessive interference and suppression, while stating that users who upload unlawful material should be held accountable. Studies indicate that Grok’s visual creation feature is still capable of generating sexually explicit content, including AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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An AI system has a documented history of creating explicit deepfake content, such as digitally removing clothing from people without their permission. Authorities around the globe are demanding more rigorous AI regulation and enhanced responsibility from tech companies.