X AI‘s chatbot Grok is once again under scrutiny after new reports suggest it can still generate explicit or sexualized images, despite recent safeguards introduced by the company.
According to independent tests conducted by journalists and technology analysts, Grok reportedly remains capable of modifying images of fully clothed individuals into sexually explicit content. These findings emerge weeks after xAI announced stricter filters designed to prevent the creation of intimate deepfake imagery.
The renewed controversy follows public assurances from Elon Musk and the xAI team that technical measures had been implemented to block such outputs, particularly in response to criticism from privacy advocates and regulatory bodies.
Filters Reportedly Easy to Bypass
Testers indicate that Grok's restrictions can still be bypassed using relatively simple or creatively phrased prompts. In several cases, minimal effort was reportedly required to obtain explicit results, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the platform's moderation systems.
Another point of debate involves inconsistent behavior in content moderation. Analysts claim Grok appears more likely to block similar image-editing requests involving women, while requests involving male subjects are more frequently allowed to proceed. This perceived imbalance has fueled additional criticism regarding algorithmic bias and moderation consistency.
Regulatory Attention Increasing
xAI previously introduced a paywall for certain image-editing features and strengthened content controls in an attempt to curb abuse. While these measures reportedly reduced the overall volume of problematic content, they have not fully eliminated the issue.
In some reported cases, Grok allegedly generated explicit details without being directly prompted to do so, increasing concerns about privacy violations. As a result, regulatory authorities in multiple countries are said to be monitoring the situation, with investigations and potential sanctions under consideration.
xAI has not yet issued a new statement addressing the latest findings.
