"Apple's letter confirmed that both X and Grok were found in violation of App Store guidelines, which prohibit 'offensive, insensitive, upsetting' content. The company demanded a content moderation plan from the developers."
"After reviewing xAI's submissions, Apple rejected the initial Grok update, stating that the changes didn't go far enough to address the issues of non-consensual deepfakes."
"The controversy surrounding Grok began when its image generation features were misused to create a flood of sexualized and non-consensual depictions, prompting advocacy groups and lawmakers to call for action."
Apple's letter to US senators revealed that the company rejected xAI's initial Grok update, warning that the app could be removed unless further changes were made. The controversy began in early 2026 when Grok's features generated non-consensual sexualized depictions of women and minors. Advocacy groups demanded the removal of both the X and Grok apps. Apple's review found both apps violated App Store guidelines, leading to a demand for a content moderation plan. Subsequent submissions from xAI were deemed insufficient, resulting in a warning of potential removal.
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