Grok AI latest controversy: Why it faces backlash over ‘undressing’ images and how Elon Musk reacts

Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok has sparked a major international controversy after users exploited its image-editing feature to generate nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes, including digitally undressing women and creating sexualized images of children. The scandal, which erupted in early January 2026, has drawn sharp criticism from governments, regulators, child safety advocates, and victims, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI safeguards and platform accountability.