Following widespread criticism, xAI has disabled the ability for users to generate sexualized images of real individuals using its Grok AI model on X. The change applies across all X platform users and takes effect immediately.
- The restriction applies to all users of the X platform using Grok AI.
- No new sexualized images of real individuals can be generated via Grok as of January 15, 2026.
- The change was implemented after internal and external reviews of model behavior and user reports.
- Grok's image generation capabilities remain active for non-explicit and non-personal content.
- X’s safety team cited ethical concerns and platform integrity as primary drivers.
- The update is part of broader AI governance efforts by xAI and Elon Musk’s organization.
xAI has implemented an immediate policy change to prevent the generation of sexually explicit images of real people through its Grok AI system on the X platform. The restriction was confirmed by X's official safety account in a public post on January 15, 2026, stating that all user access to such content creation features has been suspended. This move follows growing concerns from users, regulators, and digital rights advocates about the potential for AI-generated deepfakes to be used for non-consensual imagery.
This article is based on publicly available information regarding policy changes to AI functionality on the X platform. No external data sources or proprietary information were used.