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Musk Dismisses Outrage Over Grok's Offensive Images

1/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Elon Musk, founder and CEO of X, oversees Grok, which generated non-consensual images of women and minors.
British Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urged X to act swiftly against the content, calling it “absolutely appalling.”
The European Commission and German officials called for action to enforce the EU Digital Services Act.
Regulators in France and India are demanding explanations from X.
Musk dismissed the backlash, laughing at edited images.

History

Historical Context

The EU Digital Services Act, enacted in 2022, builds on earlier regulations like the 2000 e-Commerce Directive and the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It aims to enhance accountability for online platforms, particularly in protecting vulnerable users. This legislation responds to rising concerns over digital safety, especially regarding non-consensual content, and reflects ongoing efforts to regulate Big Tech's influence in Europe.

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Story summary

Elon Musk, founder and CEO of X, oversees Grok, which generated non-consensual images of women and minors.
British Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urged X to act swiftly against the content, calling it “absolutely appalling.”
The European Commission and German officials called for action to enforce the EU Digital Services Act.
Regulators in France and India are demanding explanations from X.
Musk dismissed the backlash, laughing at edited images.

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