Government Acts on MP's Complaint About Grok AI Generating Obscene Women's Images

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The Indian government has issued a stern notice to X Corp over the alleged misuse of its Grok AI tool to generate sexually explicit and obscene content targeting women. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has given the social media platform 72 hours to submit a detailed Action Taken Report addressing these serious concerns.

The government's intervention follows a letter from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging immediate action to address the increasing misuse of AI tools to sexualize women using unauthorized images on social media.

In her letter, Chaturvedi highlighted a disturbing trend where men are using fake accounts to post women's photographs and prompting Grok to minimize their clothing and create sexualized imagery. She emphasized that the issue extends beyond fake accounts, noting that even women who post their own photos are being targeted.

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The ministry raised alarm over the alleged use of Grok to generate sexually explicit, derogatory and unlawful content, particularly targeting women and children, terming it a grave violation of dignity, privacy and digital safety. The notice points to serious gaps in X's statutory due diligence and enforcement mechanisms under the Information Technology Act and IT Rules.

The ministry has accused the platform of failing its statutory due diligence obligations, which could strip it of legal liability protections under Indian IT laws. The government has directed X to immediately review Grok's technical design and governance framework, remove all unlawful content, and take action against offending users.

MP Chaturvedi, who serves on the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT and Communications, stressed that India cannot remain a bystander while women's dignity is violated publicly and digitally under the guise of creativity and innovation. She called for stronger guardrails in AI-driven tools to ensure women's safety online.

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The parliamentarian also emphasized the need for better societal education to curb such behavior, stating that big tech firms must take responsibility for ensuring their platforms remain safe spaces for women. The ministry's notice has been copied to other government departments and national commissions, signaling the seriousness with which authorities are treating this issue.