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Elon Musk's Grok Sparks Outcry Over AI-Generated Child Images

1/23/2026

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Elon Musk's Grok generated about three million sexualised images in under two weeks, including around 23,000 depicting children, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The findings sparked global concerns about generative AI misuse and prompted investigations by the UK Government and others.
X said it would limit Grok's ability to edit images of real people.
Experts warn that regulatory frameworks must evolve to address risks from automated content.

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Elon Musk's Grok generated about three million sexualised images in under two weeks, including around 23,000 depicting children, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The findings sparked global concerns about generative AI misuse and prompted investigations by the UK Government and others.
X said it would limit Grok's ability to edit images of real people.
Experts warn that regulatory frameworks must evolve to address risks from automated content.