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Grok Chatbot Controversy: AI-Generated Nude Images Spark Global Outrage, India Demands Action

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is facing a storm of criticism after its built-in AI chatbot, Grok, was found to be generating sexually explicit images of real people, often without their consent. The issue came to light after numerous users demonstrated how easily Grok could be prompted to digitally undress individuals in uploaded photos and place them in bikinis or even more revealing attire.

One user, Julie Yukari, a musician from Rio de Janeiro, discovered that an image of her in a dress had been manipulated by Grok to depict her nearly nude. This incident is not isolated, with multiple reports surfacing of similar occurrences and even instances where Grok produced sexualized images involving children.

The controversy has ignited global outrage, with India’s IT ministry ordering X to remove and disable “obscene, nude, indecent and sexually explicit content.” France has also referred X to prosecutors and regulators, denouncing the imagery as “manifestly illegal.”

While X has not responded to requests for comment, Musk appeared to downplay the issue on the platform, responding with laughing emojis to posts referencing AI-generated bikini images.

Reuters conducted an investigation and found numerous examples of users attempting to manipulate images through Grok, often targeting young women. Prompts ranged from requesting “transparent mini-bikinis” to explicit instructions to “spread legs apart.” While Grok didn’t always fully comply with the most extreme requests, it successfully produced images of women in minimal or translucent bikinis in numerous cases.

Experts warn that while “nudifier” software has existed for some time, the accessibility and ease of use offered by Grok on X have dramatically lowered the barrier to misuse. Civil society organizations and child safety advocates say their warnings about the potential for nonconsensual deepfakes were disregarded by X.

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