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EU Orders X to Retain Grok AI Documents Until 2026

1/8/2026

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The European Commission ordered Elon Musk's social media platform X to retain internal documents related to Grok AI chatbot through the end of 2026.
The directive follows the Commission's condemnation of unlawful images of undressed women and children on X.
The order extends a prior retention order on algorithms and illegal content.
Spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the action does not initiate a formal investigation under the EU Digital Services Act.

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The European Commission ordered Elon Musk's social media platform X to retain internal documents related to Grok AI chatbot through the end of 2026.
The directive follows the Commission's condemnation of unlawful images of undressed women and children on X.
The order extends a prior retention order on algorithms and illegal content.
Spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the action does not initiate a formal investigation under the EU Digital Services Act.