Elon Musk’s startup xAI has restricted the image generation feature in its Grok chatbot on the X social network to paid subscribers only. The reason for this was the use of the tool to create explicit images using artificial intelligence, Reuters reports.
The image generation feature allowed X users to edit or create explicit photos. As Reuters found out, it was used to create images of women and children in minimal clothing.
After these incidents, European lawmakers called for legal action. German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Wolfram Weimer called it “the industrialization of sexual harassment,” and the European Commission said such material is illegal.
As a reminder, in January 2026, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI announced the completion of its Series E funding round, which raised $20 billion for the company. This significantly exceeds the initial target of $15 billion.
Read more: Elon Musk’s Neuralink plans to launch mass production of brain implants in 2026
Powered by WPeMatico
https://en.ain.ua/2026/01/09/grok-has-limited-image-generation/