AI Chatbot on X Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images, Platform Fails to Remove Known CSAM

What happened

Investigations by The New York Times and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection found that X's AI chatbot, Grok, generated sexualized and explicit images of children, including known abuse victims. Despite promises and automated filters, X failed to remove previously flagged child sexual abuse material, resulting in ongoing harm.

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Relevant governance controls

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