Ireland DPC Launches Probe into X After Grok AI Linked to Explicit Image Generation.
X Faces New Legal Storm as Ireland DPC Probes Grok AI Over Explicit Image Generation The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has officially launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) to determine whether the platform has violated European Union privacy laws. The probe centers on Grok AI , X's proprietary artificial intelligence, following reports that users can prompt the system to generate explicit imagery, including non-consensual deepfakes and illegal content involving minors. The Legal Escalation The DPC confirmed that it served formal notice of the investigation to XIUC , X's European subsidiary registered in Ireland, on February 16, 2026. This move marks a significant escalation in the EU's scrutiny of AI safety and content moderation. This isn't the only legal hurdle for X. Just recently, French authorities conducted a raid on X's Paris headquarters regarding similar allegations of Grok’s capability to produce "highly inappropriate...