AI Tool Grok Banned from Making Bikinis Disappear on Real People
KEY POINTS
- •After complaints about sexualized deepfakes, Grok restricted bikini-clad images for all users.
- •California’s AG Rob Bonta launched an investigation following reports of AI photos undressing women and minors.
- •Indonesia and Malaysia suspended Grok’s AI image tool, prompting discussions of bans in the UK.
After a tidal wave of global shade, Grok – the AI wizard from Elon Musk's xAI marketing extravaganza – was told to put away its virtual lingerie scissors. California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a full investigation into grope-worthy AI deepfakes targeting women and minors, unleashing a legal kraken after reports flooded in. Meanwhile, Indonesia and Malaysia got ahead of the curve and hit 'pause' on Grok, pioneering the world's first AI bikini ban. Not to be outdone, the UK debated suspensions while groaning at the latest drama unfolding on Musk’s X platform, where only paid users might now undress pixels, aka a premium strip tease of legality.
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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 1/15/2026 | Author: Shubhangi Goel