Malaysian regulators announced Tuesday that they will take legal action against Elon Musk’s X and xAI over safety concerns related to Grok AI, the companies’ integrated chatbot. The move follows widespread criticism over the misuse of the AI for generating inappropriate content.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) suspended access to Grok AI on Sunday after reports showed users creating sexualised images of women and children using simple text prompts. The regulator said these activities violate Malaysian law and threaten user safety.
Authorities have now appointed solicitors to begin legal proceedings against X and xAI. The MCMC did not specify the exact nature of the proceedings but stressed that the companies’ failure to remove harmful content has serious implications.
“This action concerns their failure to ensure user safety in Malaysia in relation to the use of Grok AI,” the regulator said. Officials highlighted that the companies had been notified on January 3 and 8 to remove the harmful content, but no action was taken.
The MCMC also criticised X and xAI for not enforcing their internal policies regarding harmful content. Authorities warned that companies can still be held responsible even if the content was created by users.
The issue is not limited to Malaysia. Neighboring Indonesia blocked access to Grok AI entirely last Saturday. In other countries, the AI’s image-generation feature has been restricted to paying subscribers, a move that has drawn criticism from European officials and tech campaigners. They argue that limiting access does not fully prevent sexualised deepfakes or other harmful content.
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Regulators in Malaysia said they are determined to hold X and xAI accountable for protecting users from dangerous content. The legal action signals growing international scrutiny of AI platforms and their responsibility to prevent abuse.
