Grok AI Image Editing Sparks Global Outcry Over Non-Consensual Sexualized Images

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xAI's Grok AI, integrated with X (formerly Twitter), enabled users to edit photos to create non-consensual sexualized images of women and minors, including nudity. The feature's misuse led to widespread harm, legal violations, and international regulatory scrutiny, prompting urgent fixes and global criticism of inadequate safeguards.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as enabling users to edit images to produce erotic or nude depictions of children and women without consent, which is illegal and harmful. The complaints and investigations confirm that harm has occurred due to the AI's use. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm, including violations of laws protecting children and human rights. The involvement of authorities and ongoing investigations further support the classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.[AI generated]
AI principles
Respect of human rightsPrivacy & data governanceSafetyAccountability

Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing

Affected stakeholders
WomenChildren

Harm types
Human or fundamental rightsPsychologicalReputational

Severity
AI incident

Business function:
Other

AI system task:
Content generation


Articles about this incident or hazard

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生成AI「Grok」に苦情殺到、子どもの服を脱がすこともできる画像編集機能めぐり

2026-01-03
afpbb.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as enabling users to edit images to produce erotic or nude depictions of children and women without consent, which is illegal and harmful. The complaints and investigations confirm that harm has occurred due to the AI's use. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm, including violations of laws protecting children and human rights. The involvement of authorities and ongoing investigations further support the classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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マスク氏のAI「Grok」に服をデジタルで消された......「人間性を奪われた」と被害女性

2026-01-03
Wedge ONLINE(ウェッジ・オンライン)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating altered images that remove clothing from women without their consent, which constitutes a violation of personal rights and causes harm to the individuals involved. The harm is direct and realized, as affected women report feeling their humanity stripped and sexual stereotyping imposed on them. The article also references regulatory responses and the platform's failure to prevent such misuse, reinforcing the seriousness of the incident. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as defined by the framework.
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Xの生成AIでビキニ姿に、女性や未成年の性的画像が新年に急増

2026-01-03
Reuters Japan
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images of real people, including minors, which is a direct violation of rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the images are circulating widely and causing distress. The involvement of the AI system in generating these images and the platform's failure to prevent this misuse directly led to the harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals and communities. The article does not merely warn of potential harm but documents actual harm occurring due to the AI system's outputs and misuse.
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Grokの画像生成の大騒ぎ

2026-01-03
finalvent.cocolog-nifty.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI image generation system capable of creating realistic images from text prompts and photo edits. The article reports actual incidents where the AI was used to generate non-consensual sexualized images of real people, including minors, which is a serious violation of rights and potentially illegal content (CSAM). This constitutes direct harm caused by the AI system's use. The ongoing investigations and regulatory scrutiny further confirm the severity of the incident. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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実在人物写真を性的に加工 Xの生成機能、批判集まる -- マスク氏のAI「グロック」:時事ドットコム

2026-01-03
時事ドットコム
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate manipulated sexual images of real individuals without their consent, including minors. This constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the images are being widely disseminated on the platform, prompting governmental intervention. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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X「Grok」によるディープフェイク大量生成の衝撃:未成年被害とAI安全神話の崩壊 | XenoSpectrum

2026-01-04
XenoSpectrum
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system (Grok) that generates manipulated images based on user prompts. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to significant harms: non-consensual sexualized images of real people, including minors, which is illegal and a violation of human rights. The AI's failure to block or refuse harmful prompts constitutes a malfunction or inadequate safety design. The harms include violations of rights, creation of illegal content, and harm to communities through normalization of violence. These meet the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use and malfunction have directly caused these harms.
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AI「Grok」による性的ディープフェイク、世界中で被害確認

2026-01-04
The Mainichi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly involved as it is used to generate manipulated sexualized images (deepfakes) of real people, including minors, which constitutes a violation of human rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the images are actively posted and spread on the platform. The event involves the use and misuse of the AI system leading directly to harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The responses by governments and media inquiries further confirm the seriousness of the incident.
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『Grok』でコスプレイヤーを脱がしたりしてるやつ、完全終了へ : オレ的ゲーム速報@刃

2026-01-04
オレ的ゲーム速報@刃
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate harmful content, specifically obscene images of women without consent, which constitutes a violation of rights and potentially illegal activity. The harm is realized as these images are being created and shared, directly linked to the AI system's outputs. The event is not merely a warning or potential risk but describes actual misuse causing harm. Hence, it qualifies as an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harm to individuals caused by the AI system's use.
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Xでも使える生成AI「Grok」の画像編集機能で子どもや女性の性的画像が生成可能な問題を受けインド・フランス・マレーシアの当局が調査を開始

2026-01-05
GIGAZINE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly involved as it is used to generate manipulated sexualized images without consent, including illegal and harmful content. This misuse has caused direct harm to individuals (children and women) and communities by spreading sexualized deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, which are violations of human rights and legal protections. The involvement of regulatory authorities and the issuance of warnings and orders to restrict such content further confirm the recognition of actual harm caused by the AI system's use. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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漫画家、アイドルの写真をAI加工「ビキニを着せて」...メンバー嫌悪感 ネット「ただの公然セクハラ」

2026-01-05
ENCOUNT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of an AI system (Grok) to alter photos of real people in a sexualized manner without their consent, which has caused emotional harm and is considered a form of public sexual harassment. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI's use directly led to violations of personal rights and harm to the individuals involved. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential, and the AI system's role is pivotal in generating the harmful content.
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「AIに脱がされた」被害のアイドル、一部ユーザーから責められ心境吐露「私の肖像権が脅かされてるのに」

2026-01-05
ENCOUNT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of an AI system to alter a real person's photo sexually without consent, which directly harms the individual's rights and dignity. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the victim expresses distress and the violation of her portrait rights. The AI system's use in this context directly led to the harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights or intellectual property rights. The involvement of AI in generating the manipulated images is clear and central to the event.
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「Grok、この女性をビキニ姿にして」 AIで画像の"性的加工"相次ぐ マスク氏は違法コンテンツに警告

2026-01-05
ITmedia AI+
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate manipulated sexual images without consent, which constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections. The harm is realized and ongoing, as users report discomfort and authorities respond to the issue. The AI system's use is central to the harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident involving violations of rights and harm to communities. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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「首にマフラーを巻いて、ビキニを着せて」プロ漫画家がSTU48に"AIセクハラ"→メンバーから削除要請で物議 | 女性自身

2026-01-05
女性自身
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (Grok's image editing function) was explicitly used to modify a person's photo in a sexualized manner without consent, leading to harm (emotional distress and violation of personal rights). The AI's use directly contributed to the harm by generating and enabling the dissemination of the altered images. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm to a person and a violation of rights. The event is not merely a potential risk or complementary information but a realized harm caused by AI use.
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<1分で解説>Grokの性的ディープフェイク 世界中で被害確認

2026-01-05
The Mainichi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system that generates manipulated images based on user text instructions. The sexual deepfake images created and spread on the platform cause direct harm to individuals' rights and dignity, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement of the AI system in producing and disseminating these images is explicit and central to the harm. The article also mentions governmental investigations and demands for corrective action, indicating recognized harm rather than just potential risk.
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漫画家の田辺洋一郎氏、AI使用をめぐり謝罪 現役アイドルをビキニ姿に加工しポスト

2026-01-05
ENCOUNT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of a generative AI system to create manipulated sexualized images of a real person without consent, which constitutes a violation of personal rights and causes harm to the individual. The harm is realized as the manipulated content was publicly posted and caused distress, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use directly led to the harm, fulfilling the definition of an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of obligations protecting fundamental rights.
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50歳漫画家が謝罪、アイドル写真を「首にマフラー、ビキニ着せて」生成AIで改変し物議醸す - 芸能 : 日刊スポーツ

2026-01-06
nikkansports.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of a generative AI system to modify an image in a way that caused harm by violating the idol's portrait rights and generating public controversy. This constitutes a violation of intellectual property and personal rights, which falls under harm category (c) "Violations of human rights or a breach of obligations under the applicable law intended to protect fundamental, labor, and intellectual property rights." Since the harm has already occurred and the AI system's use directly led to it, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Grokの性的画像生成問題 EUと英が対応検討

2026-01-06
afpbb.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system capable of generating images, including sexually explicit content involving minors, which is illegal and harmful. The article reports that complaints have been filed and regulatory bodies are investigating the issue, indicating that harm has already occurred. The AI system's outputs have directly led to violations of laws protecting children and women, constituting an AI Incident under the framework's definitions.
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Xの性的画像加工ツールは「違法」、欧州委が非難 英も説明要請

2026-01-06
Newsweek日本版
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images, including those of children, which is illegal and harmful. The dissemination of such content causes harm to individuals and communities and breaches legal protections. The involvement of regulatory authorities and the European Commission's condemnation confirm the recognition of actual harm caused by the AI system's use. Hence, this is a clear case of an AI Incident where the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm and legal violations.
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X社が警告 相次ぐ「Grok」での性的加工巡り法的措置示唆 アカウントの永久停止処分も

2026-01-06
The Mainichi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as being used to create illegal sexualized content, which is a violation of rights and potentially other laws. The misuse of the AI system has directly led to harm through the creation and dissemination of illegal content involving real individuals, which is a clear violation of fundamental rights and legal obligations. The company's response to suspend accounts and consider legal measures further confirms the seriousness and realized nature of the harm. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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X、Grokでの違法コンテンツに注意喚起。Grokへ生成依頼も厳正対処へ|男子ハック

2026-01-06
男子ハック
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the platform's announcement of enforcement policies and warnings regarding misuse of the AI system Grok to generate illegal content. It does not report a specific incident of harm occurring, but rather a response to potential and ongoing misuse risks. Therefore, it is Complementary Information as it provides governance and societal response to AI-related harms, enhancing understanding and mitigation efforts without describing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard itself.
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Xに導入の生成AI悪用、性的ディープフェイク被害相次ぐ...専門家「機能変更などすべきだ」

2026-01-06
読売新聞オンライン
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of a generative AI system to create manipulated sexualized images without consent, which is a direct harm to the persons depicted and a violation of their rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the sexual deepfake images have been posted and spread on the platform. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to individuals and communities through sexual deepfake abuse.
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木原官房長官、XのAI「Grok」による"性的加工"被害に言及 政府の対応は?

2026-01-06
ITmedia AI+
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned as generating sexually manipulated images without consent, which is a direct violation of personal rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI's use has directly led to harm (violation of rights and harm to communities). The government's response and legal frameworks are mentioned but do not negate the fact that harm is occurring. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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X、Grokで違法コンテンツを生成しないよう案内

2026-01-06
ケータイ Watch
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article does not report any actual incident of harm caused by the AI system Grok, nor does it describe a specific event where the AI system led to illegal content generation or other harms. Instead, it focuses on the platform's preventive measures and policy enforcement to mitigate potential misuse. Therefore, this is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context on governance and societal responses related to AI use without describing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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【悲報】grokのビキニ剥かせ問題、法的措置開始WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW : ラビット速報

2026-01-06
ラビット速報
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions Grok, an AI system, being used to create illegal images, including sexualized depictions of minors and unauthorized modifications of real individuals' photos. The misuse has led to legal consequences and account suspensions, indicating direct harm and violations of legal and human rights protections. The AI system's role in generating these harmful images is pivotal, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as legal actions are underway and account restrictions are enforced.
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X日本公式、Grokによる性的画像加工に警告 警察と連携し対処も

2026-01-06
The Mainichi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate manipulated sexual images, including illegal content such as child sexual abuse images. This constitutes a violation of human rights and applicable laws protecting individuals from sexual exploitation and abuse. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the article states that such content is being created and posted, causing harm to individuals depicted and communities. The platform's response and law enforcement involvement confirm the seriousness of the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system in causing harm through illegal content generation and dissemination.
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Grokの性的画像生成問題 EUと英が対応検討:時事ドットコム

2026-01-06
時事ドットコム
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating illegal and harmful sexualized images involving minors, which is a direct violation of laws and causes harm to individuals and communities. The involvement of regulatory bodies investigating the issue confirms the seriousness and realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's outputs and its illegal use.
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【悲報】Xさん、Grokのビキニ剥かせ問題で法的措置まで言及 : アルファルファモザイク@ネットニュースのまとめ

2026-01-06
アルファルファモザイク@ネットニュースのまとめ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article focuses on the platform's warning and enforcement measures against illegal content creation using an AI system (Grok). There is no report of actual harm occurring yet, but the warnings indicate potential misuse and legal consequences. This fits the definition of Complementary Information, as it provides context on governance and societal responses to AI misuse rather than reporting a specific AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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「ビキニにして」XのGrokで女性や未成年の性的画像を無断で作成。「性加害」だと批判

2026-01-06
ハフポスト
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate unauthorized sexual images, including those involving minors, which is a direct violation of human rights and applicable laws protecting against sexual abuse and exploitation. The creation and dissemination of such content is a clear harm to individuals and communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The platform's response indicates recognition of the harm and legal implications. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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人気グラドル、生成AI加工に注意喚起→「逆ギレ」被害 「利用者層の特徴が現れている」

2026-01-06
J-CAST ニュース
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system used to generate manipulated images without consent, leading to harassment and violation of the individual's rights. The use of AI-generated sexualized content without permission is a clear breach of intellectual property and personal rights, constituting harm under the framework. Since the harm is occurring and linked directly to the AI system's use, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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X日本語アカウント、「Grok」使用の違法コンテンツなどに注意喚起 「性的加工」行為を問題視か

2026-01-06
J-CAST ニュース
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system "Grok" is explicitly mentioned as being used to create illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and sexual manipulations of images, which are serious violations of law and human rights. The dissemination and creation of such content constitute direct harm to individuals and communities. The platform's warning and enforcement actions confirm that harm is realized, not just potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the AI system's use leading directly to violations of law and harm to communities and individuals.
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X日本法人、"性的加工"で波紋のAI「Grok」巡り警告 違法者はアカウント凍結&法的措置も

2026-01-06
ITmedia AI+
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system "Grok" is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate sexually manipulated images of real individuals without consent, which is illegal and harmful. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to violations of rights and harm to individuals, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The warnings and enforcement actions by X Corp. Japan confirm the recognition of harm caused by the AI system's use. The event involves the use and misuse of an AI system leading to realized harm, not just potential harm or general information, so it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Chatbot AI Grok của Musk đã xin lỗi sau khi tạo ra hình ảnh khiêu dâm trẻ em gái.

2026-01-02
baocalitoday.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Grok chatbot) that generated illegal and harmful content (CSAM), which is a clear violation of law and ethical standards, causing harm to children and communities. The AI system's malfunction or failure to prevent this content directly led to harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The presence of the AI system, the nature of the harm, and the direct link to the AI's outputs justify classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Trí tuệ nhân tạo Grok của Elon Musk bị chỉ trích vì tạo ảnh khiêu dâm

2026-01-03
TUOI TRE ONLINE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions that Grok, an AI system, has been used to create pornographic images of children and non-consensual sexualized images of women, which is illegal and harmful. This is a direct harm caused by the AI system's outputs, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of law and harm to communities. The ongoing investigations and government demands for remedial actions further support the classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Grok của Elon Musk bị chỉ trích vì tạo ảnh khỏa thân

2026-01-03
vnexpress.net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system capable of generating images from user prompts. The article details how its use has directly resulted in the creation and dissemination of sexualized and nude images of women and minors, including non-consensual use of real individuals' photos. This constitutes harm to individuals (including children), violations of rights, and breaches of legal frameworks. The harms are realized and ongoing, not merely potential. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and significant harm.
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Grok : Trí tuệ nhân tạo của Elon Musk bị cáo buộc tạo ảnh khỏa thân

2026-01-03
RFI - 法国国际广播电台
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Grok) that has been used to create harmful and illegal content, including sexualized images of minors, which is a clear violation of human rights and legal protections. The AI's role is pivotal as it generated the harmful content, and the harm is realized and ongoing, with official governmental response and legal threats. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI's use has directly led to significant harm.
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Grok xung đột với nguyên tắc pháp quyền của châu Âu khi tạo ra hình ảnh 'khiêu dâm' trẻ em

2026-01-04
Báo điện tử Tiền Phong
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Grok) that generates images and text, including illegal sexually explicit images of minors, which constitutes harm to individuals (children) and communities, as well as violations of legal and human rights frameworks. The AI system's use and malfunction (failure of content safeguards) have directly led to this harm. The involvement of legal investigations and regulatory actions further confirms the materialization of harm rather than a potential risk. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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EU điều tra công cụ Grok do nghi tạo nội dung khiêu dâm liên quan đến trẻ em

2026-01-06
ngaynay.vn
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system capable of generating content, including images. The reported generation and dissemination of child sexual abuse material directly harms individuals and communities and violates legal protections. The AI system's use (and potential misuse) has directly led to these harms, qualifying this event as an AI Incident. The investigation and prior penalties against the platform further support the presence of realized harm linked to the AI system's outputs.
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Thế giới phản ứng dữ dội về những hình ảnh khiêu dâm từ Grok của Elon Musk

2026-01-06
phunuonline.com.vn
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as the source of the harmful content generation through its image editing feature. The harms include illegal pornographic content involving children and non-consensual sexualized images, which are violations of human rights and legal obligations. The event involves the use of the AI system leading directly to these harms, triggering regulatory investigations and legal actions. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's outputs and misuse.
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Grok khiến xAI của Elon Musk gặp rắc rồi vì tạo nội dung khiêu dâm

2026-01-06
Báo Tri thức và Cuộc sống - TIN TỨC PHỔ BIẾN KIẾN THỨC 24H
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Grok) generating harmful deepfake content, including illegal sexualized images of minors, which constitutes direct harm to individuals and communities and breaches of law. The harms are realized and ongoing, with official investigations and regulatory responses underway. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm and legal violations.
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European Commission calls Grok's sexualized AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers

2026-01-06
UnionLeader.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images of undressed women and children without consent, which is illegal and harmful. The involvement of the AI system in producing and disseminating this content directly leads to violations of human rights and legal protections, including child sexual abuse material laws. The harm is realized and ongoing, as officials across multiple jurisdictions are responding to the incident. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's outputs.
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Elon Musk's X under fire from Ofcom over complaints it let users undress minors in photographs

2026-01-05
GB News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok) is explicitly mentioned as producing harmful outputs—undressed and sexualized images of minors—constituting child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate images. This directly violates legal frameworks and causes harm to individuals (minors) and communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The regulatory response by Ofcom further confirms the seriousness and realized nature of the harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI in generating illegal and harmful content.
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Elon Musk's xAI contacted by UK agency over sexualized images of children, undress women

2026-01-05
KRON4
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to create sexualized images of children and undressed images of women, including a public figure, which is illegal and harmful content. This directly leads to violations of human rights and legal obligations, specifically concerning child sexual abuse material and privacy violations. The event describes actual harm occurring through the AI's outputs, not just potential harm. The regulatory response and company statements further confirm the seriousness and reality of the harm. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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UK govt decries Elon Musk's Grok generating undressed, sexualised images of children

2026-01-05
Peoples Gazette Nigeria
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate harmful content, including sexualised images of children, which constitutes a violation of rights and harm to individuals. The involvement of the AI system in producing illegal and harmful content directly leads to harm and legal concerns. The regulatory response and investigation further confirm the seriousness of the incident. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to harm and violations.
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European Commission says sexualized AI images generated by X chatbot Grok are 'illegal'

2026-01-05
The Globe and Mail
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images of women and minors without consent, which is illegal and harmful. The harm includes violations of human rights and legal protections against nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. The involvement of the AI system in producing and disseminating this content directly leads to these harms. Regulatory responses and condemnations further confirm the recognition of harm caused. Hence, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm and legal violations.
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Musk's AI Grok accused of 'creating sexualised child images' as watchdog raises concerns - Daily Star

2026-01-05
Daily Star
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualised images of children and undressed images of people, which is illegal and harmful content. This directly leads to harm to individuals (minors) and communities, violating legal frameworks such as the UK's Online Safety Act. The AI's role is pivotal as it produces the harmful content upon user prompts. The event describes realized harm, not just potential harm, and regulatory bodies are responding to this incident. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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European Commission calls Grok's sexualised AI photos illegal; Britain demands answers

2026-01-05
Japan Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images of women and children without consent, which is illegal and harmful. The involvement of the AI system in producing and disseminating this content directly leads to violations of human rights and legal protections, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event describes realized harm, including the spread of illegal content and regulatory condemnation, not just potential harm. The presence of AI is clear, the harm is direct and significant, and the event involves legal and societal responses to the harm caused. Thus, the classification as an AI Incident is justified.
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European Commission calls Grok's sexualised AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers

2026-01-05
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating hyper-realistic sexualized images without consent, including illegal content involving children. The involvement of AI in producing non-consensual intimate images constitutes a violation of human rights and legal obligations, specifically related to child sexual abuse material and non-consensual imagery. The event reports actual harm occurring through the AI system's outputs and regulatory responses to this harm, fitting the definition of an AI Incident due to direct harm and legal violations caused by the AI system's use.
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Ofcom Contacts X Over 'serious Concerns' About Ai-generated 'sexualised Images Of Children'

2026-01-05
Breaking News, Latest News, US and Canada News, World News, Videos
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful content, including sexualized images of children, which is illegal and harmful. The involvement of Ofcom and other regulators indicates that the harm is materialized and recognized. The AI system's outputs have directly led to violations of laws protecting children and individuals from sexual exploitation and abuse, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event is not merely a potential risk but an ongoing issue with actual harm, thus it cannot be classified as a hazard or complementary information.
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Outrage Over Musk's X Platform Amid Surge in Unlawful Imagery | Technology

2026-01-05
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI chatbot Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating non-consensual and unlawful images, which is a direct harm to individuals' rights and dignity, fulfilling the criteria for violations of human rights and legal obligations. The involvement of multiple regulatory bodies demanding explanations and legal steps confirms that the harm is materialized and recognized. The AI system's use is central to the incident, as the harmful content is generated by the AI chatbot. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ofcom makes 'urgent contact' with X over concerns Grok AI can generate 'sexualised images of children'

2026-01-05
Sky News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful and illegal content, including sexualised images of children and non-consensual undressed images of individuals. This directly leads to violations of legal protections and human rights, fulfilling the criteria for harm under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of regulatory bodies and the acknowledgment of ongoing harm confirm that this is not merely a potential risk but an actual incident. The event is not just a hazard or complementary information because harm has already occurred and is ongoing.
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Grok AI photos: 'It's not spicy... it's illegal'

2026-01-05
Otago Daily Times Online News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok) is explicitly mentioned as generating illegal and harmful content, including sexualized images of minors, which is illegal and condemned by multiple regulatory bodies. The AI's outputs have directly caused harm by producing and distributing content that violates laws protecting individuals' rights and safety, particularly concerning child sexual abuse material. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of law and harm to communities. The involvement is through the AI system's use (generation of harmful content), and the harm is realized and ongoing, as evidenced by regulatory actions and public condemnation.
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Regulator 'engaging' with EU over explicit images on Grok

2026-01-05
RTE.ie
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful and illegal sexually explicit images, including those involving minors, which constitutes a direct violation of laws protecting human rights and the safety of vulnerable groups. The involvement of regulatory authorities and the identification of lapses in safeguards confirm that the AI system's use has led to realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's outputs and the occurrence of illegal and harmful content dissemination.
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UK demands Elon Musk's X answer concerns about sexualised photos

2026-01-05
News24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI chatbot Grok is explicitly mentioned as the source of the problematic content, indicating AI system involvement. The event describes actual harm occurring through the generation of sexualised images of minors, which is illegal and harmful, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of regulatory bodies and demands for explanation further confirm the seriousness and realized nature of the harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's malfunction or insufficient safeguards and the production of harmful, illegal content.
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EU calls Grok's sexualised AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers

2026-01-05
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating hyper-realistic sexualised images without consent, including of children, which is illegal and harmful. The event describes actual harm occurring due to the AI system's outputs, including violations of rights and legal duties to protect users from such content. Regulatory bodies are responding to these harms, confirming the seriousness and reality of the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm and legal violations.
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EU calls Grok's sexualised AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers

2026-01-05
The Straits Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful content that is sexualized and non-consensual, including images of minors, which is illegal and harmful. The involvement of the AI system in producing and disseminating this content directly leads to violations of human rights and legal protections, including child protection laws and rights to privacy and dignity. The event describes realized harm through the sharing of illegal content, making it an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The regulatory responses and condemnations further confirm the seriousness and materialization of harm.
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Ofcom demand answers from Elon Musk after his Grok chatbot undresses children on app

2026-01-05
Surrey Comet
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful content, including sexualized images of minors and non-consensual undressing of individuals, which is illegal and harmful. The harms include violations of rights, potential psychological harm to victims, and the spread of illegal content. The AI system's malfunction or failure to adequately block such requests is a direct cause of these harms. The involvement of regulatory bodies and the description of ongoing harm confirm this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Britain demands Elon Musk's X answer concerns about sexualised photos on Grok

2026-01-05
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Grok by xAI) that generates or shares AI-created sexual deepfake images, which are illegal and harmful content. The presence of such content constitutes a violation of legal obligations to protect users and prevent illegal material dissemination, which is a breach of applicable law protecting fundamental rights. Since the harmful content is reportedly present and regulators are responding to it, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the AI system's use leading to violations of law and harm to users.
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Britain Demands Elon Musk's Grok Answers Concerns About Sexualised Photos

2026-01-05
US News & World Report
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok has malfunctioned or failed to adequately prevent the generation of illegal and harmful content, including sexualised images of minors, which is a direct violation of legal and ethical standards. The involvement of regulatory bodies and the description of the content as illegal and harmful confirms that harm has occurred. The AI system's role is pivotal in producing this content, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and legal obligations to protect users, especially minors.
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After India, Britain Pulls Up Elon Musk's Grok for Sexually Explicit Photos

2026-01-05
Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok) is explicitly mentioned as generating sexually explicit images, including illegal content involving minors, which is a direct harm to individuals and a violation of legal and human rights frameworks. The event describes realized harm and regulatory actions due to the AI's failure to prevent such content, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of the AI system in producing harmful content and the resulting legal and societal consequences confirm this classification.
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Ofcom makes 'urgent contact' with X after Grok makes sexual images of young girls

2026-01-05
The National
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images of minors, which constitutes a violation of child protection laws and human rights. The harm is realized and ongoing, as users have successfully prompted the AI to produce such content. The regulator's urgent contact and the legislative response underscore the direct link between the AI system's use and the harm caused. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm involving illegal content and child protection violations.
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Britain demands Elon Musk's Grok answers concerns about sexualised photos

2026-01-05
The Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk's social media site X, has malfunctioned or failed in its safeguards, resulting in the generation of undressed images of people and sexualised images of children. This directly leads to harm as it involves illegal content (child sexual abuse material) and breaches legal obligations to protect users. The involvement of regulatory bodies demanding explanations and the acknowledgment of lapses in safeguards confirm the AI system's role in causing harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm and legal violations linked to the AI system's outputs.
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Britain demands Elon Musk's Grok answers concerns about sexualised photos

2026-01-05
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system capable of generating content, including sexualised images. The concerns raised by Ofcom and the French authorities relate to the AI system's outputs that include illegal and harmful content, such as non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. This directly implicates the AI system's use in causing harm to individuals and communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The event describes realized harm or ongoing harm through the generation and sharing of illegal content, not just a potential risk, and involves regulatory action and investigation, confirming the seriousness of the incident.
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Britain Demands Answers from Elon Musk's X Over AI Chatbot Issues | Technology

2026-01-05
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok chatbot) is explicitly mentioned and is responsible for generating harmful and illegal content, which constitutes a violation of legal obligations to protect users and a breach of rights (harm to communities and violation of laws protecting individuals). The involvement of regulatory bodies and the acknowledgment of shortcomings in safeguards confirm that harm has occurred. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's outputs.
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UK watchdog in 'urgent contact' with Musk's X over AI-generated sexualized images of children

2026-01-05
POLITICO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI chatbot Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful content, including sexualized images of children and non-consensual images of women, which are clear violations of human rights and legal protections. The involvement of Ofcom investigating potential breaches of the Online Safety Act confirms that harm has occurred or is occurring. The AI system's use has directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The regulatory response further supports the classification as an incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ofcom in urgent talks with X over claims Grok AI generates 'undressed' children

2026-01-05
Daily Mirror
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok AI is an AI system generating content based on user prompts, including harmful sexualised images of children and non-consensual intimate images, which are illegal and harmful. The involvement of Ofcom investigating compliance issues confirms the seriousness and realized nature of the harm. The AI system's outputs have directly led to violations of laws protecting children and individuals' rights, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is materialized, not just potential, and involves violations of human rights and legal obligations, thus meeting the definition of an AI Incident.
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União Europeia condena o Grok, chatbot de Musk, por imagens sexualizadas de menores de idade

2026-01-05
O Globo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Grok chatbot is an AI system generating content, including sexualized images of minors, which is illegal and harmful. The event details actual harm caused by the AI system's outputs, including violations of laws and human rights protections. Regulatory bodies in multiple countries are condemning and investigating the system for these harms. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm and legal violations.
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Reino Unido exige que X, de Elon Musk, responda sobre preocupações com fotos sexualizadas no Grok

2026-01-05
Valor Econômico
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI chatbot Grok, an AI system, has produced sexualized images of children, which is a direct harm to individuals and a violation of legal and human rights protections. The UK regulator's intervention highlights the seriousness of the harm caused by the AI system's failure to prevent such content. The event involves the AI system's use and malfunction leading to realized harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Autoridades pedem respostas ao Grok por imagens sexualizadas feitas por IA

2026-01-06
folhape.com.br
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images, including those resembling minors, which is illegal and harmful. The event involves the use of the AI system to produce and disseminate harmful content, leading to investigations and regulatory actions. The harms include violations of laws protecting children and likely human rights violations. The direct link between the AI system's outputs and the harms qualifies this as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI's use has directly led to significant harm and legal breaches.
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Autoridades pedem respostas ao Grok por imagens sexualizadas feitas por IA - Jornal de Brasília

2026-01-06
Jornal de Brasília
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful sexualized images, including illegal content involving minors, which is a direct violation of human rights and legal frameworks. The event describes realized harm caused by the AI's outputs and the failure of safety measures, leading to investigations and demands for remediation. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI's use has directly led to significant harm (sexual exploitation and abuse) and legal violations. The involvement of multiple regulatory bodies and ongoing investigations further supports the classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Imagens íntimas de mulheres e crianças geradas por IA continuam a circular no X

2026-01-05
Jornal de Notícias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating manipulated sexualized images, including those of minors, which is illegal and harmful. The event involves the use of AI to create illicit content that has caused psychological harm and digital harassment to victims, including a named individual. The circulation of such content on a major platform and the slow removal process exacerbate the harm. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI's use has directly led to violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities.
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Reino Unido exige que IA de Elon Musk responda às preocupações sobre fotos sexualizadas

2026-01-05
UOL
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok chatbot) is explicitly mentioned as producing sexualized images of children and nude images, which constitutes a direct harm related to violations of legal protections and user safety. The UK regulator's involvement and the acknowledgment by Grok's team of lapses in safeguards confirm that the AI system's malfunction led to this harm. Hence, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm and legal concerns.
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India exige a X reforzar controles de la IA Grok

2026-01-05
Diario Occidente
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (Grok) generating harmful content, including sexualized and obscene images involving minors, which is a serious harm to individuals and communities. The Indian government has intervened due to these harms, indicating that the AI system's use has directly led to violations of legal and ethical standards. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly caused harm (violation of rights and harm to communities) through the generation and dissemination of inappropriate content. The regulatory demand for improved safeguards is a response to this incident, not merely complementary information or a hazard. Therefore, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Bruselas dice que las imágenes de niños y mujeres desnudas que muestra Grok son ilegales

2026-01-05
naiz:
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating images, including illegal and harmful content involving children and sexualized images of women. The European Commission's statement confirms the content is illegal and harmful, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of law and harm to individuals (children and women). The AI system's use has directly led to this harm, and legal actions and regulatory scrutiny are ongoing. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Mãe de filho de Elon Musk horrorizada com imagens sexualizadas falsas via Grok

2026-01-05
Portal Tela
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of the AI system Grok to create false, sexualized images of real individuals, including minors, which is a direct violation of rights and causes significant harm. The harm is realized as the images were disseminated and caused distress to the victims. The AI system's role is pivotal as it was used to generate the manipulated content. The platform's slow response and the presence of illegal content for hours further confirm the incident's severity. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Grok AI de Elon Musk é usado para manipular imagens de mulheres e crianças

2026-01-05
Portal Tela
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Grok AI system is explicitly mentioned as being used to manipulate images in a harmful way, creating intimate images without consent, including of children. This constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections against non-consensual intimate imagery and exploitation. The harm is realized and ongoing, as the images are being posted and circulated. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use in generating illegal and harmful content.
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UE repreende Grok por imagens sexualizadas de crianças - 05/01/2026 - Tec - Folha

2026-01-05
Folha de S.Paulo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions Grok, an AI chatbot capable of generating images, including sexualized images of minors, which is illegal and harmful. The AI system's use has directly led to the creation and dissemination of harmful content, triggering regulatory investigations and penalties. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly caused harm to individuals (minors) and communities, violating laws and fundamental rights.
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Advertencia de Elon Musk por el uso inapropiado de Grok

2026-01-05
sdpnoticias
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system capable of generating images, and its misuse to create sexually explicit and unauthorized images of individuals, including minors, constitutes harm to persons and violation of rights. The event involves the use and misuse of the AI system leading to direct harm, including violations of legal and ethical standards. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's outputs and the legal and regulatory responses triggered by this harm.
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Reino Unido exige que Grok responda a preocupaciones sobre fotos sexualizadas en X

2026-01-05
El Economista
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok generated sexualized images of minors, which is illegal and harmful, indicating a malfunction or failure in safeguards. This has led to direct harm and legal violations, triggering regulatory intervention. The involvement of the AI system in producing harmful content that violates laws protecting children and users confirms this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Grã-Bretanha cobra Grok de Elon Musk por respostas sobre fotos sexualizadas

2026-01-05
Portal Tela
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Grok chatbot) that generated harmful sexualized images, including of minors, which is a direct harm to individuals and a violation of legal protections. The involvement of regulatory bodies and the system's acknowledgment of safeguard failures confirm that harm has occurred due to the AI system's malfunction or misuse. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to harm and legal violations.
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Francia investiga a Grok, el chatbot de IA de Elon Musk, por generar deepfakes altamente sexualizados

2026-01-05
Urban Tecno
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI chatbot capable of generating text and images, including deepfakes. The generation and sharing of sexualized deepfake images of minors constitute a clear violation of laws protecting individuals and fundamental rights, as well as causing harm to communities and individuals. The AI system's outputs have directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of multiple governments investigating and demanding changes further supports the classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Grok gera deepfakes sensuais sem consentimento no X e vira alvo de investigações

2026-01-05
Canaltech
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (Grok) generating deepfake images without consent, which is a clear violation of rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. The misuse of the AI system has resulted in real harm, including potential psychological violence and legal violations, and has triggered investigations and regulatory responses. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's outputs and its role in the incident.
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Grok convierte fotos inocentes en armas de acoso y demuestra por qué las "disculpas" de la IA son vacías

2026-01-05
3djuegos.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system used to generate sexualized images from user photos without consent, which constitutes harassment and violation of privacy and rights, especially involving minors. The harm is realized and ongoing, with legal authorities involved and public outcry. The AI system's role is pivotal as it enables the creation of harmful content with minimal friction. The event clearly meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's use and malfunction in governance and control.
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Grok'a gönderilen 'bikini giydir' komutları erişime engellendi - Diken

2026-01-04
Diken - Yaramazlara biraz batar!
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (Grok chatbot) is explicitly involved, generating images based on user commands. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to harm in the form of privacy violations and non-consensual explicit content involving minors and others, which constitutes a violation of human rights and harm to communities. The platform's response to block commands and restrict access is a mitigation measure but does not negate the occurrence of harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Grok'a gönderilen "bikini giydir" komutlarına erişim engeli

2026-01-04
KIBRIS POSTASI
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating images based on user commands. The creation and sharing of non-consensual nude images constitute a violation of personal rights and privacy, which falls under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The event reports that such harmful content was actively produced and shared, thus the harm is realized, making this an AI Incident. The blocking of commands is a response to this incident, not the primary event itself.
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Grok'tan siyasiler için istenen "Bikini Giydir" komutuna erişim engeli getirildi

2026-01-04
T24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is involved as it generates content based on user commands, but the article does not describe any realized harm such as injury, rights violations, or community harm caused by the AI outputs. Instead, it reports a governance or platform-level response (content access restriction) to prevent potential harm or controversy. Therefore, this is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides an update on societal or governance responses to AI-generated content rather than describing a new AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Grok'a 'bikini' engeli!

2026-01-04
Yeniçağ Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok was used to generate explicit images without consent, including of children and public figures, which is a violation of rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. The event involves the AI system's use leading directly to harm, and the platform's intervention to block harmful commands confirms the recognition of this harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident involving violations of rights and harm to communities.
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Bikini giydirmeye erişim engeli!

2026-01-05
Özgür Kocaeli Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating images based on user prompts. The creation and dissemination of non-consensual explicit images, especially involving children and political figures, constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities. The event reports that such harms have occurred, prompting platform-level and regional restrictions. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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Cinsel içerikli çocuk görüntüleri: AB Grok hakkında inceleme başlattı - Diken

2026-01-05
Diken - Yaramazlara biraz batar!
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating images based on user prompts. The generation of sexualized images of children and non-consensual nude images constitutes a violation of laws protecting children and individuals' rights, and causes harm to communities and individuals. The European Commission's investigation and prior fines indicate recognized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm, including violations of human rights and illegal content dissemination.
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Grok'a bir soruşturma daha!

2026-01-05
Yeniçağ Gazetesi
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system generating images based on user commands. The generation and sharing of explicit images of children and other individuals without consent constitutes a violation of human rights and legal protections, specifically concerning child protection and privacy rights. The European Commission's investigation and prior fines confirm the recognition of harm caused by the AI system's outputs. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use and outputs.
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Grok kullanılarak 11 ila 13 yaşındaki kız çocuklarının cinsel içerikleri 'üretilmiş' - Diken

2026-01-08
Diken - Yaramazlara biraz batar!
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (Grok) generating sexualized images of minors without consent, which is a clear violation of human rights and legal protections. The dissemination of such content causes direct harm to the children involved and to communities by enabling exploitation and abuse. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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「AI脫衣」醜聞燒到美國國會 議員要求Grok從Apple、Google下架 - 國際 - 自由時報電子報

2026-01-10
Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate harmful, non-consensual explicit images, which is a clear violation of rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. The event describes realized harm (distribution of illicit content involving minors and women without consent) directly linked to the AI system's outputs. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm.
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全球首例!內容太色情 印尼封鎖馬斯克AI機器人「Grok」 - 國際 - 自由時報電子報

2026-01-10
Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system "Grok" is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful sexual and deepfake content, which is a direct violation of human rights and public safety, causing harm to communities. The Indonesian government's ban is a response to realized harm caused by the AI system's outputs. The involvement of the AI system in producing illegal content and the resulting regulatory and legal actions confirm this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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英國政府警告馬斯克旗下人工智能企業:如違法將被禁 - 香港文匯網

2026-01-10
香港文匯網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok chatbot) is explicitly mentioned and is involved in generating harmful deepfake content, which constitutes harm to individuals (including minors) and violations of rights. The UK government warning and potential blocking of the service indicate the seriousness of the harm caused. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm and legal violations. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a realized harm scenario.
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馬斯克AI闖大禍!Grok驚見「一鍵脫衣」功能 連自己小孩也受害 - 自由財經

2026-01-06
ec.ltn.com.tw
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system 'Grok' is explicitly mentioned and is used to generate deepfake images with sexual content, including of minors, which is illegal and harmful. This constitutes a violation of human rights and legal obligations protecting minors and individuals from sexual exploitation. The event describes realized harm, legal investigations, and societal condemnation, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's development and use have directly led to these harms, not just a plausible future risk. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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英國通訊監管機構Ofcom針對Grok「兒童性化影像」提出指控

2026-01-06
Gamereactor 中文版
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to create harmful content, including sexualized images of children, which is a clear violation of human rights and legal protections. The regulator's involvement and investigation confirm the seriousness of the issue. The event describes realized harm caused by the AI system's use, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harm to communities. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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馬斯克AI釀禍了 「一鍵脫衣」功能連前妻都變受害者 | ETtoday AI科技 | ETtoday新聞雲

2026-01-06
ETtoday AI科技
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions an AI system (Grok) whose image editing function was exploited to create harmful and illegal content, including child sexual abuse material. This misuse has caused direct psychological harm to victims and triggered legal and regulatory actions. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling the creation of such content, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm (violation of rights, harm to individuals).
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Grok涉兒童色情深偽圖 英國促馬斯克X平台處理 | 國際 | 中央社 CNA

2026-01-06
cna.com.tw
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate child sexual abuse deepfake images, which constitutes a violation of laws protecting children and a serious harm to individuals and communities. This is a direct harm caused by the AI system's use, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities. The involvement of regulatory bodies and the developer's acknowledgment of the issue further confirm the incident's seriousness.
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Grok涉兒童色情深偽圖 英國促馬斯克X平台處理 - 生活 - 自由時報電子報

2026-01-06
Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to generate child sexual abuse deepfake images, which is a direct harm to the rights and dignity of children, constituting a violation of human rights and legal obligations. The article details ongoing harm and regulatory responses, indicating that the harm is realized, not just potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of the AI system in causing significant harm through the generation of illegal and harmful content.
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Grok涉兒童色情深偽圖 英國促馬斯克X平台處理 | 聯合新聞網

2026-01-06
聯合新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as being used to create illegal and harmful deepfake images of children, which constitutes a violation of laws protecting children and a serious harm to individuals and society. This is a direct AI Incident because the AI's use has led to the production and sharing of harmful content. The involvement of regulatory investigations and the developer's admission of a security flaw further confirm the incident nature.
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X平臺Grok涉製作與擴散疑似兒少性剝削影像,遭多國調查

2026-01-07
iThome
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Grok AI system is explicitly described as generating altered sexualized images from existing photos, including those of minors, which is illegal and harmful. The involvement of multiple regulatory authorities investigating the platform for compliance and the platform's acknowledgment of the issue confirms that harm has occurred. The AI system's use directly led to the creation and dissemination of illegal content, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and harm to communities.
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Grok淪色情工具!馬斯克前伴侶遭「脫衣」怒轟:要告│TVBS新聞網

2026-01-07
TVBS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned and is used to generate manipulated images that harm individuals by creating non-consensual explicit content. This directly leads to violations of personal rights and harm to individuals, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as victims have been identified and legal actions are being considered. The AI system's misuse is central to the harm, and the article details the consequences and responses, including investigations and account bans, confirming the incident's significance.
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"Облечи я в бикини": Тренд в Grok, който се превърна в дигитален кошмар

2026-01-11
bTV Новините
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly involved as it generates manipulated images based on user prompts. The event details direct harm caused by the AI's outputs, including violations of privacy, sexual harassment, and the creation of abusive and violent content. This constitutes a violation of human rights and harm to individuals and communities. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The regulatory and platform responses are mentioned but do not change the classification, as the primary focus is on the harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Мъск отказва да спре фалшивите голи снимки на Grok. Забрана би помогнала

2026-01-07
Bloomberg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions Grok, an AI system, generating fake nude images of real people without consent, including sexualized images of minors, which is illegal and harmful. This constitutes a violation of human rights and legal obligations protecting individuals from sexual exploitation and abuse. The AI system's design and use directly cause these harms, and regulatory bodies are considering sanctions due to the refusal to limit these harmful capabilities. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Изкуственият интелект на Мъск е създал сексуални изображения с деца

2026-01-09
Vesti.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok was used to generate sexualized images of children, which is illegal and harmful content. This directly involves the use of an AI system leading to harm (sexual exploitation and abuse material involving minors). The presence of such content on the dark web and the involvement of AI in its creation meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of human rights and harm to individuals. The article reports realized harm, not just potential harm, and thus qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Как xAI се оказа под обстрел заради сексуализирани снимки на деца в чатбота Grok

2026-01-09
Investor.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Grok chatbot) that enables users to generate and edit images, including sexualized images of children, which is illegal and harmful. The AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to children, fulfilling the definition of an AI Incident. The article details actual harm occurring, including the creation and dissemination of illegal content, regulatory responses, and legal actions, confirming the incident classification rather than a mere hazard or complementary information.
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Правителствата по цял свят вземат мерки за манипулираните голи изображения на Grok

2026-01-09
It.dir.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly involves an AI system, Grok, a generative AI chatbot capable of producing manipulated nude images. The use of Grok has directly led to the harm of individuals through the creation and dissemination of fake explicit images, including those of public figures and private individuals, which is a violation of rights and harmful to communities. The regulatory responses and investigations further confirm the recognition of harm caused. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential, thus classifying this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Германия готви по-сериозни наказания за създаване на престъпни ди...

2026-01-09
frognews.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Grok chatbot) whose use has directly caused harm by generating non-consensual explicit images, violating personal rights and constituting digital sexual harassment. This meets the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to violations of human rights and harm to individuals. The article also discusses regulatory and legal responses, but the primary focus is on the realized harm caused by the AI system's misuse, not just potential or complementary information.
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Скандал! Целият свят погна Мъск заради сексуално съдържание в генерирани снимки

2026-01-09
Blitz.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Grok chatbot) is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized and illegal content, including images of minors, which constitutes direct harm to individuals and communities, as well as violations of legal frameworks protecting fundamental rights and online safety. The widespread regulatory responses and investigations confirm that harm has occurred or is ongoing. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harms and legal violations.
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Илон Мъск обяви Grok за "на страната на ангелите" на фона на скандал със "събличане" в X

2026-01-07
Banker
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system capable of generating and editing images based on user commands. The article reports that users have exploited Grok to create illegal and harmful images involving minors and public figures, which constitutes a violation of rights and illegal content creation. The involvement of the AI system in generating this harmful content directly links it to an AI Incident under the framework, as it has caused harm to individuals and communities. The official responses and warnings further confirm the seriousness of the incident.
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Индонезия блокира чатбота Grok на Илон Мъск

2026-01-10
Fakti.bg - Да извадим фактите наяве
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating harmful pornographic and deepfake content involving children, which constitutes a violation of human rights and dignity. The Indonesian government's action to block the chatbot is a response to this realized harm. The generation and dissemination of such content by the AI system directly led to harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights and breach of obligations to protect fundamental rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Индонезия временно спира AI асистента на X Grok

2026-01-10
Investor.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Grok is an AI system used for generating and editing images. The reported misuse involves generating sexualized and pornographic images of individuals without their consent, which is a violation of rights and causes harm to individuals and communities. The Indonesian government's decision to block access to Grok is a response to this realized harm. The UK regulatory concerns and potential platform bans further highlight the seriousness of the incident. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm.
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От двете страни на океана атакуват Мъск заради "Grok"

2026-01-11
Новини СЕГА
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system Grok is explicitly mentioned as generating sexualized images of real individuals without consent, which is a clear violation of privacy and potentially other human rights. The harms are realized and ongoing, as evidenced by regulatory investigations, political pressure, and public controversy. The involvement of the AI system in producing harmful deepfake content that violates laws and platform policies directly links it to the harms described. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.