India Slams X Over Grok AI Obscenity, Demands Action in 72 Hours
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News18•03-01-2026, 10:48
India Slams X Over Grok AI Obscenity, Demands Action in 72 Hours
- •MeitY issued a strict notice to X (formerly Twitter) on Jan 2, 2026, regarding the misuse of its Grok AI tool.
- •Users are accused of altering and sharing obscene/derogatory images of women and children using Grok without consent.
- •Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi complained to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the serious violation of dignity and privacy.
- •X is accused of negligence under IT Act 2000 and IT Rules 2021; ordered to remove content, strengthen safeguards, and submit an ATR within 72 hours.
- •Failure to comply risks withdrawal of safe harbor protection and legal action, sparking debate on AI ethics and platform responsibility.
Why It Matters: India demands X address Grok AI's misuse for obscene images within 72 hours or face legal action.
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