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Philippines to Block Musk's Grok Over Deepfake Concerns

1/15/2026

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The Philippines plans to block Elon Musk's Grok by tonight over concerns about AI-generated sexualized deepfakes.
Telecommunications Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda emphasized addressing toxic online content.
Renato Paraiso, acting executive director of the cybercrime center, said the block would be enforced immediately, regardless of X's measures.
This move aligns with actions by Malaysia and Indonesia amid backlash against lewd AI images.

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The Philippines plans to block Elon Musk's Grok by tonight over concerns about AI-generated sexualized deepfakes.
Telecommunications Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda emphasized addressing toxic online content.
Renato Paraiso, acting executive director of the cybercrime center, said the block would be enforced immediately, regardless of X's measures.
This move aligns with actions by Malaysia and Indonesia amid backlash against lewd AI images.