The UK government has urged Elon Musk to take swift action to address concerns that Grok, an AI chatbot developed by his company, is capable of generating sexualised images.
Officials said the issue raises serious questions about online safety and compliance with UK regulations, particularly where AI systems may expose users to harmful or inappropriate content. The government warned that technology firms have a responsibility to ensure safeguards are in place to prevent misuse and protect vulnerable users.
The concerns follow reports that Grok, which is integrated into Musk’s social media platform X, can produce explicit or sexualised imagery under certain prompts. Critics argue this highlights wider challenges around the rapid deployment of generative AI tools and the difficulty of enforcing content standards.
In response, representatives linked to Musk have said work is ongoing to improve moderation and safety features within Grok. They maintain that the system is still evolving and that updates are being introduced to reduce the risk of harmful outputs.
The case has intensified debate over how AI should be regulated, with policymakers calling for clearer rules and stronger oversight as advanced AI tools become more widely available to the public.
