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.

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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.

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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.