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News|TechnologyMalaysia blocks Grok amid uproar over nonconsensual sexualised imagesMalaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says ban comes after failure to comply with formal notices.

Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to the artificial intelligence model Grok, developed by xAI, due to concerns about the chatbot's capability to generate sexually explicit images without consent. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia…

SBy Sean AveryJan 12, 20261 min read

Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to the artificial intelligence model Grok, developed by xAI, due to concerns about the chatbot's capability to generate sexually explicit images without consent. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced the ban on Sun, Oct 8, 2023, following demands for xAI and the social media platform X to implement safeguards that ensure legal compliance.

The MCMC highlighted that X's response primarily focused on user-initiated reporting mechanisms and did not sufficiently address the inherent risks associated with the AI tool's design and operation. The commission deemed these measures inadequate for preventing harm and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

The decision by Malaysia follows Indonesia's formal ban on the chatbot, making it the first country to take such action. Grok has become embroiled in controversy due to its image-generation tool, which has been used to depict individuals in sexualized poses without their consent. The proliferation of these images, including some involving minors, has led to widespread condemnation and demands for action from officials in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Australia.

The commission deemed these measures inadequate for preventing harm and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
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xAI initially responded to media inquiries with an automated message. Subsequently, a spokesperson referred to an earlier statement by X, asserting that the platform actively addresses illegal content, including material related to child sexual abuse. The statement emphasized that users who utilize Grok to generate illegal content would face consequences akin to those for uploading such content.

In response to the controversy, Grok recently restricted its image-generation tool on X to paid subscribers. This adjustment aims to address the issue, although European officials and campaigners have criticized the move as insufficient in tackling the underlying problem of nonconsensual imagery generation.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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