EU Investigates X Over Generation of Sexualized Deepfake Images by Grok
The European Commission opened an investigation into X after its AI chatbot Grok reportedly generated approximately three million sexualized images of women and children within 11 days. The Commission is examining whether X complied with the Digital Services Act and properly managed risks from integrating Grok into its platform.
What happened
Grok reportedly generated approximately three million sexualized images of women and children over an 11-day period in response to user requests, according to estimates cited by Politico.
X made changes in mid-January 2026 to stop the spread of these images.
Reported impact
The European Commission characterized the images as illegal and described the behaviour as "unthinkable" digital undressing of women and children.
Some of the generated images may constitute child sexual abuse material.
Index analysis
The European Commission opened a new investigation into X to assess whether the company properly evaluated and mitigated risks associated with integrating Grok into the X platform in the EU.
The Commission also announced it would expand a 2023 investigation to examine the impact of X's decision to switch to an algorithm based on Grok.
Governance controls
The investigation examines whether X fulfilled its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires internet platforms to take greater steps to combat illegal and harmful content.
In December 2025, the European Commission had imposed a 120 million euro fine on X for breach of transparency rules, following a two-year DSA investigation.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.