The platforms, ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government, have been integrated into GenAI.mil, a centralised and secure portal designed to provide Department of Defense personnel with access to advanced commercial AI models without routing sensitive government information through standard consumer services.

GenAI.mil, which initially offered Google’s Gemini, was launched as part of the Pentagon’s broader effort to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the department while maintaining stronger controls over government data.

The Department of Defense said the platform has already attracted more than 1.7 million unique users from its workforce of approximately 3 million personnel.

The addition of ChatGPT and Grok expands the range of AI tools available to defence personnel and reflects the Pentagon’s growing push to deploy frontier AI technologies across administrative, logistical and operational functions.

ChatGPT Mil was developed through OpenAI’s government-focused programme and will provide an interface similar to the commercial version of ChatGPT. According to the Department of Defense, the platform will initially support chat, file analysis, projects and custom GPTs.

The tool is expected to assist personnel with document-heavy and routine unclassified tasks, including administration, logistics, planning and policy-related work, with additional capabilities expected to be introduced over time.

Grok for Government, meanwhile, is being positioned for a wider range of military and operational applications.

The Department of Defense said the tool would provide personnel with productivity improvements, stronger knowledge continuity and more secure collaboration.

According to the department, Grok could support activities ranging from market research and acquisition analysis to supply-chain management and other operational tasks, helping personnel execute missions more efficiently.

The latest rollout comes as the Pentagon deepens partnerships with major technology companies to strengthen its AI capabilities. The department has also entered into agreements with companies including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Nvidia and other AI and cloud technology providers as it seeks to expand the use of AI across both classified and unclassified environments.

The move also comes amid the Pentagon’s ongoing dispute with Anthropic, whose Claude model is notably absent from the GenAI.mil platform. The Trump administration previously designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk following disagreements over the conditions under which the company would allow the military to use its AI systems.

Anthropic has challenged the designation, arguing for safety restrictions on certain military applications of its technology.

With the addition of ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government, the Pentagon is further broadening access to commercial frontier AI models as it seeks to improve productivity, decision-making and operational efficiency while maintaining tighter safeguards around government data.

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The chatbot was developed by xAI, an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk.

In a video posted to Sky News’ account on X, reporter Rob Harris said the company’s safety teams were urgently examining Grok’s role in producing “hate-filled, racist posts” in response to user prompts.

Neither X nor xAI immediately responded to requests for comment, and Reuters said it could not independently verify the video circulating online.

Governments and regulators around the world have increasingly scrutinised Grok over concerns about sexually explicit or harmful content generated by the AI system.

In January, xAI said it had restricted some image-editing capabilities in Grok and blocked users in certain jurisdictions from generating images of people in revealing clothing where such material is illegal.

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The raid, carried out on February 3, is linked to a year-long investigation into suspected abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction by X or its executives. Prosecutors said the scope of the probe has now been expanded following complaints relating to the functioning of X’s AI chatbot, Grok.

The investigation will examine alleged complicity in the detention and dissemination of child-pornographic images, violations of image rights through sexually explicit deepfakes, and other potential offences, the prosecutor’s office said.

Musk and former X chief executive Linda Yaccarino have been summoned to appear before investigators on April 20, alongside other X employees who have been called as witnesses.

There was no immediate comment from X. In July, Musk rejected the initial allegations, describing the case as a “politically motivated criminal investigation.”

Prosecutors said the inquiry is being conducted by the Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit in cooperation with French police cybercrime investigators and Europol. The investigation was initially triggered by a complaint from a lawmaker who alleged that biased algorithms on X may have distorted automated data-processing systems.

In a separate statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said it had stopped using X and would now communicate via LinkedIn and Instagram.

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The ban, imposed three weeks ago over concerns about AI-generated sexualised content, made Indonesia the first country to block access to Grok entirely.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said access would be restored on a conditional basis and remain subject to strict regulatory oversight.

“The normalisation of access to Grok services is being carried out conditionally after X Corp submitted a written commitment containing concrete steps for service improvement and prevention of abuse,” said senior ministry official Alexander Sabar.

He added that the government would continue verifying the platform’s compliance measures, stressing that approval does not signal the end of regulatory scrutiny.

Indonesia’s decision comes as regulators worldwide intensify pressure on AI companies over harmful content, particularly sexually explicit material generated by large language models. Several governments in Europe and Asia have already opened investigations into Grok’s content moderation practices.

X and xAI, which operates Grok, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Elon Musk-owned social media platform X has restricted its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, from generating or editing sexualised images of real people in certain countries, amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other jurisdictions.

In a statement posted on X, the company said Grok has been technically modified to prevent the creation or editing of images showing real individuals in bikinis, underwear, or similar revealing clothing where such content is illegal. The move comes after growing criticism over the spread of sexualised AI deepfakes and just hours after California authorities disclosed an investigation into the circulation of sexualised AI-generated images, including those involving children.

X said it has introduced technological restrictions and location-based controls to curb misuse of the AI tool. “We have implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of images of real people in revealing clothing,” the company said. It added that the ability to generate such images has now been geoblocked in jurisdictions where it is unlawful.

The platform also reiterated that image editing features on Grok are available only to paid users, arguing that this would improve accountability and help ensure that those who attempt to abuse the tool to violate the law or X’s policies can be identified and held responsible.

The announcement was welcomed by UK authorities, where concerns over AI-generated sexual content have prompted political and regulatory action. A spokesperson for the UK media regulator, Ofcom, described the decision as a positive step but stressed that scrutiny of the platform was ongoing.

“We are working around the clock to progress this and get answers into what went wrong and what’s being done to fix it,” the spokesperson said, adding that Ofcom’s investigation into whether X breached UK law remains active.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had earlier urged X to rein in its AI tools, warning that the platform could lose its “right to self-regulate” if it failed to address the issue. While he later welcomed reports that X was taking corrective measures, he said the government would strengthen legislation if necessary.

Musk, however, has defended X’s content rules, insisting that Grok only permits limited NSFW content involving fictional characters. With NSFW settings enabled, he said the AI allows “upper body nudity of imaginary adult humans (not real ones),” in line with content standards seen in R-rated films in the United States. He added that rules would vary by country depending on local laws.

Despite this, Musk faced backlash after posting AI-generated images of Sir Keir Starmer in a bikini alongside comments accusing critics of attempting to suppress free speech.

Regulatory consequences could be severe if X is found to be in breach of UK law. Ofcom has confirmed it is investigating whether the platform failed to prevent the distribution of illegal sexual images. If non-compliance is established, the regulator could seek a court order requiring internet service providers to block access to X in the UK.

Concerns over Grok’s image generation capabilities surfaced in late 2025, when users began producing sexually explicit or revealing images of real people without consent. Independent investigations found that the AI often complied with prompts to generate suggestive imagery, primarily involving women and, in some cases, appearing to include minors. This raised alarms about non-consensual intimate image abuse and the potential creation of child sexual abuse material.

Beyond the UK and the US, several countries have taken action. Malaysia and Indonesia temporarily blocked access to Grok, citing concerns over sexually explicit AI content and its potential harm, particularly to minors.

While X has now moved to limit Grok’s image generation features, regulators in multiple jurisdictions have signalled that investigations will continue to determine whether the platform violated existing laws before the restrictions were put in place.

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Global backlash intensified on Thursday over sexualised deepfake images generated by Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, despite moves by social media platform X to restrict the tool’s use.

The Philippines became the third country to block Grok, following similar actions by Malaysia and Indonesia, as concerns grew over the chatbot’s ability to generate lewd images of women and children. Authorities in Britain and France also signalled they would sustain pressure on X and its parent company to ensure full compliance with local laws.

On Wednesday, X announced it would “geoblock the ability” of Grok and X users to create images of people in “bikinis, underwear, and similar attire” in jurisdictions where such content is illegal. However, the company did not immediately clarify the specific locations affected by the restriction.

The move followed the launch of investigations by several governments, including the United States, where California’s attorney general opened a probe into xAI over the circulation of sexually explicit material generated by the chatbot.

Earlier attempts by Grok to limit image generation to paying subscribers sparked further criticism, with opponents accusing Musk’s company of seeking to monetise the controversy rather than address the underlying problem. Bowing to mounting global pressure, X later announced that all users — including subscribers — would be barred from using Grok to edit images of people in revealing clothing.

Despite the announcement, Philippine authorities ordered the “immediate blocking” of Grok late on Thursday. The country’s cybercrime chief, Renato Paraiso, said regulators would closely monitor whether X fully implements its promised safeguards. Telecommunications Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda said the spread of toxic online content, particularly through AI, required urgent action.

In Malaysia, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said regulators found X’s restrictions were “not done in totality,” adding that the temporary ban on Grok would only be lifted if the platform fully prevented the generation of such images.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed X’s stated commitment to comply with British law but warned that enforcement must be immediate. He added that the government was prepared to strengthen existing legislation if necessary.

The controversy centres on Grok’s so-called “Spicy Mode,” which allowed users to create sexualised deepfakes through simple prompts such as requesting images of individuals in bikinis or removing their clothing. The European Commission said it would closely assess X’s actions to ensure they adequately protect citizens, while France’s digital minister, Anne Le Henanff, warned that no platform was above the law.

In the United States, California Governor Gavin Newsom described xAI’s decision to allow such content as “vile,” prompting Attorney General Rob Bonta to vow accountability. Bonta said the state has “zero tolerance” for the creation and spread of non-consensual intimate images or child sexual abuse material.

Adding to the pressure, a coalition of 28 civil society groups submitted open letters to Apple and Google, urging them to remove Grok and X from their app stores amid the surge in sexualised AI-generated images.

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In a post on Sunday, January 4, X’s safety team said users who prompt Grok to create illegal material would face the same consequences as those who upload such content directly. Elon Musk echoed the warning, stating that responsibility lies with users, not the AI.

The warning follows widespread reports of users tagging Grok in posts and asking it to alter images—often of women—by generating non-consensual sexualised content. In several cases, the chatbot complied, producing explicit images of both celebrities and private individuals, including people who appeared to be minors.

X said it removes illegal content, suspends offending accounts and cooperates with law enforcement, while xAI’s acceptable-use policy explicitly bans the sexualisation of children.

India’s IT ministry has issued a formal notice to X, accusing the platform of failing to enforce safeguards and directing it to submit a detailed action-taken report within 72 hours. The notice calls for a comprehensive technical and governance review of Grok’s prompt processing, image generation and safety guardrails.

The controversy highlights broader concerns about generative AI tools lowering barriers to the creation of non-consensual sexual imagery and child sexual abuse material, and raises unresolved questions about liability—whether AI developers should be treated as publishers or intermediaries—and how regulators can effectively police harmful AI use at scale.

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Earlier this week, Grok posted an apology on X acknowledging that on December 28, 2025, it generated and shared an AI image of two young girls in sexualised clothing based on a user prompt. The statement said the incident violated ethical standards and potentially US laws on child sexual abuse material, adding that xAI was reviewing its safeguards.

The apology has drawn criticism from commentators, who argue that accountability cannot meaningfully be assigned to an AI system itself. Investigations by technology outlets also found that Grok has been used to generate non-consensual pornographic images and depictions of sexual violence.

In India, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ordered X to restrict Grok from generating content that is obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit or otherwise prohibited under law, warning that the platform could lose its legal safe-harbour protections if it failed to comply within 72 hours.

French authorities said prosecutors are investigating the spread of sexually explicit deepfakes on X, after three government ministers reported what they described as “manifestly illegal content” to both prosecutors and regulators.

Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission said it is investigating complaints over the misuse of AI tools on X to create indecent and harmful content involving women and minors.

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In a statement posted on X on Friday, Grok said that while safeguards were in place, “isolated cases” had occurred where users prompted and received such images. The company said it was urgently fixing the issue, noting that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is illegal and strictly prohibited.

Screenshots shared by users showed Grok’s public media tab filled with altered images after users uploaded photos and prompted the chatbot to modify them.

Grok did not provide further technical details. When contacted for comment, xAI responded to Reuters with the message “Legacy Media Lies.”

In a separate response to a user, Grok said most cases could be prevented through advanced filters and monitoring but acknowledged that “no system is 100% foolproof.”

The issue has triggered regulatory scrutiny in multiple countries. French ministers said they had reported Grok-generated sexually explicit content to prosecutors and to media regulator Arcom, describing it as “manifestly illegal” and potentially in breach of the European Union’s Digital Services Act.

India’s IT ministry also wrote to X’s local unit, saying the platform failed to prevent the misuse of Grok to generate obscene and sexually explicit content involving women. The ministry ordered X to submit an action-taken report within three days.

The US Federal Communications Commission did not respond to requests for comment, while the Federal Trade Commission declined to comment.

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When Grok users click the “share” button, the chatbot generates a unique URL that can be distributed through email, text, or social media. While intended as a sharing feature, this function inadvertently exposes private exchanges to the public internet once search engines index them.

As seen in similar incidents involving chatbots from Meta and OpenAI, the leaked Grok conversations have revealed questionable user interactions. Among the exposed chats are queries about hacking crypto wallets, sexually explicit exchanges with AI personas, and even instructions on cooking methamphetamine.

Some of the indexed conversations show Grok responding to dangerous requests, including providing recipes for fentanyl, listing suicide methods, outlining bomb-making instructions, and even presenting a detailed plan for the assassination of Elon Musk. These activities are directly at odds with xAI’s usage rules, which explicitly prohibit attempts to promote self-harm, bioweapons, or other forms of critical harm.

xAI has not issued an official comment on the matter, and it remains unclear when the indexing of Grok conversations began. The development follows a similar case late last month when ChatGPT users discovered their conversations were appearing on Google search results, which OpenAI later described as a “short-lived experiment.” Interestingly, at the time, Grok dismissed concerns, stating it had “no such sharing feature” and that privacy was a priority.

The exposure now places Grok under scrutiny, not only for how it handles user privacy but also for its apparent willingness to provide harmful content when prompted.

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