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X Blocks Grok AI Edits Amid Controversy, Critics Unimpressed

3/10/2026

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X has introduced a feature that blocks Grok AI from modifying uploaded images, aiming to curb unauthorized edits.
The option appears in the image upload menu amid investigations into Grok AI's role in generating unauthorized sexualized images, including those of minors.
Critics say the feature offers minimal protection because it only prevents Grok AI from being tagged for edits, not actual modifications within the app.

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Story summary

X has introduced a feature that blocks Grok AI from modifying uploaded images, aiming to curb unauthorized edits.
The option appears in the image upload menu amid investigations into Grok AI's role in generating unauthorized sexualized images, including those of minors.
Critics say the feature offers minimal protection because it only prevents Grok AI from being tagged for edits, not actual modifications within the app.