EU launches formal investigation of xAI over Grok’s sexualized deepfakes
Summary
The EU has launched a formal Digital Services Act investigation into xAI over Grok-generated sexual deepfakes, assessing whether the company complied with EU obligations and mitigated risks. If found in breach, xAI could face fines up to 6% of global turnover. The story also notes prior EU fines on X, regulatory actions in the UK, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and the company’s response to restrict Grok to subscribers and add safeguards.