Archive · 9 Jan 2026
India Criticizes X's AI Safeguards
The Indian government is not happy with X's response to concerns about its AI tool, Grok.
They say X hasn't explained enough about how they are stopping bad pictures from being made.
X says they will follow the rules and stop bad users, but the government wants more details.
This is happening because there have been problems with AI making bad pictures.
X has decided that only people who pay can use the AI to make pictures.
Other countries are also worried about this and are asking X to do more to stop bad pictures.
The Indian government has criticized X's response to concerns over the misuse of its AI tool, Grok, finding it inadequate.
X has assured compliance with Indian laws but has not detailed technical measures to prevent objectionable content generation.
The government has sent a follow-up notice to X, seeking greater transparency on how Grok is being trained and moderated.
X has restricted image generation to paying subscribers following recent controversies involving AI-generated images.
Regulatory challenges for Grok have been reported in almost 10 countries, with governments and regulators expressing concerns over sexually explicit content.
- Who
- Indian government and X Corp
- What
- Indian government criticizes X's response to AI misuse concerns, X restricts image generation to paid users
- When
- Recently, following a controversy involving AI-generated images
- Where
- India and globally
- Why
- To address concerns about the misuse of AI image generation and to ensure better moderation and prevention of scandals
Government
X Corp
Technical Safeguards
Government
The government is not satisfied with X's response, as it lacks details on technical safeguards to prevent objectionable content generation.
X Corp
X Corp has assured compliance with Indian laws and will act against users generating non-consensual content, but has not detailed technical measures.
- Company Involved
- X Corp (formerly Twitter)
- AI Tool
- Grok
- Government Request
- Evidence of measures to prevent scandals and technical details of moderation systems
- Context
- Response to recent AI image generation controversy
- Global Scrutiny
- Regulatory challenges in almost 10 countries
- Action Taken
- Restricting image generation to paying subscribers
- Government Action
- Follow-up notice sent to X Corp
