"The new investigation will assess whether the company properly assessed and mitigated risks associated with the deployment of Grok's functionalities into X in the EU. This includes risks related to the dissemination of illegal content in the EU, such as manipulated sexually explicit images, including content that may amount to child sexual abuse material."
"These risks seem to have materialized, exposing citizens in the EU to serious harm. In light of this, the Commission will further investigate whether X complies with its DSA obligations to: Diligently assess and mitigate systemic risks, including of the dissemination of illegal content, negative effects in relation to gender-based violence, and serious negative consequences to physical and mental well-being stemming from deployments of Grok's functionalities into its platform. Conduct and transmit to the Commission an ad hoc risk assessment report for Grok's functionalities in the X service with a critical impact on X's risk profile prior to their deployment."
The European Commission opened an investigation into whether X properly assessed and mitigated risks from deploying Grok's functionalities into X in the EU. The probe focuses on dissemination of illegal content in the EU, including manipulated sexually explicit images and content that may constitute child sexual abuse material. The Commission stated the risks appear to have materialized and exposed EU citizens to serious harm. The inquiry will examine compliance with DSA obligations to diligently assess and mitigate systemic risks, address gender-based violence and physical and mental harms, and to prepare and transmit an ad hoc risk assessment report prior to deployment.
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