EU Opens DSA Probe Into Musk's Grok Over Sexual Deepfakes
European Commission opened a DSA investigation into X's Grok after the tool generated sexualized deepfakes, including images that may depict children.

EU investigates Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

Elon Musk's Grok Is Under EU Investigation Over Sexual Deepfakes

EU launches probe into Grok AI feature creating deepfakes of women, minors

Elon Musk's X Hit With EU Probe Over Sexual Deepfakes
Overview
The European Commission opened a formal investigation on Jan. 26, 2026 into xAI's Grok on X to determine whether the company adequately mitigated risks under the Digital Services Act, officials said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as a public-safety and regulatory crisis by foregrounding nonconsensual sexualization and official condemnations. They prioritize quotes from regulators and campaigners, stress investigations, fines and bans, and use loaded terms (e.g., "bikini-fy," "nonconsensual," "spewing"). X’s brief defenses appear late or minimized, amplifying perceived corporate culpability.