Malaysia has instituted a temporary ban on the AI chatbot Grok following reports of its misuse in generating sexualized and non-consensual images. This action aligns with a similar step taken by Indonesia, underscoring growing international apprehension surrounding the risks posed by generative AI tools.
The chatbot, developed by xAI under Elon Musk’s leadership, recently restricted its image generation capabilities to paying users after incidents allowed the creation of sexually explicit content without consent.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) highlighted that the repeated misuse of Grok to produce “obscene, sexually explicit, and indecent images, including those involving women and minors,” led to this restriction. Previous efforts to notify xAI relied on user reports but fell short in stopping harmful output.
MCMC noted that access to Grok will remain suspended until suitable technical safeguards and moderation processes are enacted. The agency reiterated the importance of Malaysia’s stringent online content laws, which prohibit obscene and pornographic materials, mandating that platforms take action to prevent misuse.
While xAI has yet to issue a detailed response, the company has indicated it disagrees with the media narratives. Malaysian officials are also willing to engage in discussions with the organization to ensure compliance and promote safety.
With rising concerns about harmful online content, Malaysia is enhancing its scrutiny of digital platforms and is contemplating restrictions on social media access for users under 16.
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