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EU Investigates Elon Musk's X Over AI Image Violations

1/29/2026

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EU regulators opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X for failing to stop sexualized AI-generated images.
The inquiry assesses whether X violated the Digital Services Act by not addressing Grok’s AI risks.
The case could heighten Europe–U.S. tensions over online content regulation after X faced explicit-image criticism, including images of children.
European Commission official Henna Virkkunen emphasized protecting citizens’ rights, especially women and children, in this investigation.

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EU regulators opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X for failing to stop sexualized AI-generated images.
The inquiry assesses whether X violated the Digital Services Act by not addressing Grok’s AI risks.
The case could heighten Europe–U.S. tensions over online content regulation after X faced explicit-image criticism, including images of children.
European Commission official Henna Virkkunen emphasized protecting citizens’ rights, especially women and children, in this investigation.