The announcement followed a decision by the UK’s communications regulator to open a formal investigation into X.
X owner Elon Musk and the X logo pictured on a screen. Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images
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Malaysia announced on Jan. 13 that it is taking legal action against Elon Musk’s X and xAI over the companies’ failure to ensure user safety, specifically in relation to the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok being used to generate sexually explicit images.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated in a statement published on its Instagram that legal professionals have been appointed and proceedings will commence shortly.
Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
