Investigation Launched into Elon Musk's xAI Chatbot over Data Privacy Concerns

Britain's privacy watchdog is investigating Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok over concerns regarding its handling of personal data and the generation of harmful sexualized content. The probe involves xAI and X Internet Unlimited Company, highlighting risks under UK data protection law and prompting global regulatory scrutiny.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-02-2026 17:52 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 17:52 IST
Investigation Launched into Elon Musk's xAI Chatbot over Data Privacy Concerns
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Britain's privacy watchdog has commenced a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok, focusing on its data processing practices and the potential creation of harmful sexualized content.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced the probe targets xAI and X Internet Unlimited Company, responsible for data control within the European Union.

This investigation follows reports of Grok being used to produce non-consensual sexual images of individuals, including minors, raising significant concerns under UK data protection laws and sparking heightened global regulatory attention.

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