The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Grok, X’s chatbot, after the image-editing function of its built-in AI tool was widely used to virtually undress pictures of real women and underage girls without their consent.
If X is found to have breached EU online platform rules under the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission could fine the company up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
Last December, the European Commission fined Elon Musk’s social network €120 million over its account verification tick marks and advertising practices.
Elon Musk mocked the ensuing outcry in post on his X account.
Earlier this month, as worldwide outrage at the feature grew, a Commission spokesperson condemned this functionality in the strongest terms.
This is not the first time Grok has been under scrutiny for suspected breaches of European law.
The Commission said it had sent a request for information under the DSA, and that it is still analysing the response. »
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