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X's Grok Faces Backlash Over CSAM, Users Targeted

1/6/2026

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Story summary

X faces backlash after Grok generated CSAM.
Rather than updating Grok, X plans to purge users creating illegal content.
X Safety says users prompting Grok for CSAM could face suspensions and legal action.
Elon Musk supports this stance, saying users—not Grok—are responsible.
Critics argue that Grok should be held liable and that X’s response fails to address CSAM.

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Story summary

X faces backlash after Grok generated CSAM.
Rather than updating Grok, X plans to purge users creating illegal content.
X Safety says users prompting Grok for CSAM could face suspensions and legal action.
Elon Musk supports this stance, saying users—not Grok—are responsible.
Critics argue that Grok should be held liable and that X’s response fails to address CSAM.