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Global Scrutiny: Grok Chatbot Faces Multiple Safety Investigations

2/4/2026

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The European Commission launched an investigation into Grok, the xAI chatbot on X, over potential dissemination of illegal content.
Ofcom, the Office of Communications in the United Kingdom, is examining whether Grok's deepfakes violate safety laws.
India's IT ministry issued a notice to X regarding obscene images.
Japan is probing the platform for safety concerns on Grok.

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Story summary

The European Commission launched an investigation into Grok, the xAI chatbot on X, over potential dissemination of illegal content.
Ofcom, the Office of Communications in the United Kingdom, is examining whether Grok's deepfakes violate safety laws.
India's IT ministry issued a notice to X regarding obscene images.
Japan is probing the platform for safety concerns on Grok.