Published: Jan 14, 2026, 23:36 IST | Updated: Jan 14, 2026, 23:36 IST
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block access to Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, amid growing concerns over misuse. Officials cited the creation of sexually explicit and nonconsensual images, including those involving minors, as the primary reason. The move highlights global debates about AI safeguards and the need for stricter regulation of generative AI platforms to prevent harmful deepfakes.