Platform X's AI pornographic content issues raise EU regulatory concerns; Ireland launches formal investigation

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In mid-month, Elon Musk’s social platform X’s AI-generated adult content capabilities once again became a regulatory focus. The Irish Data Protection Commission announced an official investigation into the platform’s AI chatbot “Grok,” citing concerns over its generation and dissemination of user-related adult content. This investigation into adult AI content reflects increasing regulatory attention to the risks of AI-generated material.

Grok’s “Overstep”: How AI Chatbots Become Hidden Dangers

As an AI assistant developed independently by X, Grok offers conversational features but also exposes issues of inappropriate content generation. Reports indicate that, in some cases, this chatbot produces and spreads adult AI content involving user privacy, violating not only the platform’s content policies but also breaching EU laws on personal data protection.

The core of the Irish Data Protection Commission’s investigation is to assess whether X has adequately fulfilled its legal obligations in handling personal data of EU users. The commission stated that the investigation will conduct an in-depth review based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), focusing on X’s measures to protect user data security.

EU Regulatory Tightening: Adult AI Content as a Focus

This incident is not isolated. As AI generation technology becomes more widespread, various platforms face challenges in preventing the creation of harmful content such as adult AI material. The Irish Data Protection Commission, as the gatekeeper of EU online privacy, emphasizes that adult AI content has become a priority for regulation.

The investigation’s findings could significantly impact X’s operational strategies, including adjustments to Grok’s features, improvements in content moderation mechanisms, and potential fines or corrective measures. This also sends a clear signal: no matter the size of a tech platform, it must balance innovation with compliance.

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