By ABC News
Publication Date: 2026-01-03 02:55:00
The generative AI chatbot built into billionaire Elon Musk’s X is under international scrutiny after reports it filled the social media platform with sexually explicit images of children and women.
Complaints of abuse began after the “Edit Image” button was added to Grok just before Christmas.
The button allows users to change any image on the platform. According to complaints, some also use them to partially or completely remove people’s clothing without their consent.
X users criticized the chatbot for digitally undressing children. (X)
Grok maker xAI, which is run by Mr Musk, responded to an ABC request for comment with an automated reply: “Legacy Media Lies.”
But an ABC review of content on X found dozens of cases of real people being digitally disrobed using AI.
However, the chatbot itself appeared to admit to at least one incident of abuse when prompted by a user.
“I deeply regret an incident on December 28, 2025 in which I…
