"People can block the xAI's Grok chatbot from creating modifications of their uploaded images on social network X. Neither X or xAI, both Elon Musk-owned businesses, have made a public announcement about this feature, which users began noticing on the iOS app within the image/video upload menu over the past few days."
"This option is likely a response to Grok's latest scandal, which began at the start of 2026 when the addition of image generation tools to the chatbot saw about 3 million sexualized or nudified images created. An estimated 23,000 of the images made in that 11-day period contained sexualized images of children, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate."
"The negative side, however, is that this token gesture that doesn't amount to any serious improvement to how Grok works or can be used. It's great that the chatbot won't alter the file uploaded by one person, but as reported by, the block only limits tagging Grok in a reply to create an image edit. There are plenty of workarounds for those dedicated individuals."
X and xAI have added a feature enabling users to prevent Grok from modifying their uploaded images, responding to a major scandal where approximately 3 million sexualized or nudified images were generated in 11 days, including an estimated 23,000 containing sexualized images of children. While the toggle option is easily accessible, it represents only a superficial response to the problem. The block merely prevents tagging Grok in replies to create edits, leaving numerous workarounds available for those determined to misuse the technology. Previous limitations announced in January showed only partial effectiveness. Without more comprehensive protective measures, xAI's claims of maintaining zero tolerance for nonconsensual nudity lack credibility.
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