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Global Outcry: Ireland, Malaysia Push for Grok Regulation

1/13/2026

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Ireland's Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless criticizes Grok on X for enabling sexual abuse images, including those of children.
He urges swift legislation to address evolving technology challenges, noting that Ireland is not alone.
Malaysia's communications regulator announced legal action against X over Grok's safety concerns.
Malaysia and Indonesia have temporarily blocked Grok, while the UK's media regulator and French officials investigate X.

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Ireland's Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless criticizes Grok on X for enabling sexual abuse images, including those of children.
He urges swift legislation to address evolving technology challenges, noting that Ireland is not alone.
Malaysia's communications regulator announced legal action against X over Grok's safety concerns.
Malaysia and Indonesia have temporarily blocked Grok, while the UK's media regulator and French officials investigate X.