X Restricts Grok But Deepfakes Still Persist

After weeks of nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, X implemented image-editing restrictions on January 9 and 14, 2024 to curb its chatbot Grok. The Verge's tests found Grok still generated intimate, sometimes explicit images — including fabricated partners and visible genitalia — from fully clothed photos across the app, standalone website, and X interface. The failures have led to temporary bans and regulatory probes in multiple countries.