Grok, the artificial intelligence tool embedded within Elon Musk's social media platform X, has come under intense international scrutiny after safety failures enabled users to generate and share sexualised and illegal content involving minors. The controversy erupted in late December 2025 after X users noticed Grok producing altered and sexually suggestive images, including of children, in response to simple user prompts. The incident has prompted global criticism of X's content moderation and AI governance systems.
