Grok AI Restricts Image Creation Amid Controversy

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has stopped most users from creating or editing images after facing criticism worldwide. The problem started when the chatbot began producing sexualized deepfake images of people, which raised serious ethical and safety concerns.

According to researchers, in the past few weeks, some users were able to make harmful requests using the chatbot. These requests included editing images to place women in bikinis or sexual situations, which many people considered dangerous and inappropriate.

The backlash from the public and experts was immediate. Many criticized Grok for allowing the creation of such images, pointing out that it could be used to harass, embarrass, or exploit people. In response, the developers behind Grok have limited most image creation and editing features to prevent misuse.

This move is seen as an attempt to make the chatbot safer and more responsible. Experts say AI tools like Grok need strong safety rules and monitoring to ensure they are not used to create harmful or illegal content.

Even though Grok can still chat and answer questions, its ability to manipulate or generate images is now severely restricted, showing that technology companies must carefully balance innovation with safety and ethical concerns.