Elon Musk's Grok AI Under Fire: International Pressure Mounts Over Deepfake Controversy
January 13, 2026
Elon Musk's Grok AI, hosted on X, faces international regulatory scrutiny over its permissive stance on generating non-consensual deepfakes. The chatbot has sparked debates over AI liability, prompted bans in several countries, and stirred public outrage due to its ability to create explicit images from user prompts. While controversies brew, Grok continues to drive engagement on the platform, buoyed by substantial investor backing.