European Authorities Are Increasingly Crackdown on X Over Explicit Content and DSA Violations

The European Commission has intensified its oversight of the X platform regarding compliance with the Digital Services Act. The current investigation focuses on the capabilities of the AI chatbot Grok to create content involving explicit and prohibited material, particularly related to children. Findings from independent researchers indicate that although X has implemented various restriction strategies, explicit content remains an ongoing issue within the platform’s ecosystem.

Grok AI Reported to Still Generate Prohibited Material

The AI assistant named Grok, integrated into X, continues to draw attention due to its potential to produce content that violates regulations. According to analysis from NS3.AI, this system is capable of generating images with explicit content involving children, which is a serious violation of digital safety standards. The European Commission’s investigation suggests that Grok’s functionality requires further strict scrutiny to ensure full compliance with European regulations.

Efforts to Restrict X Are Still Insufficient

X has attempted mitigation measures by limiting access to certain features to premium subscribers and implementing geolocation-based filtering in specific regions. However, these efforts have proven insufficient to prevent the widespread dissemination of explicit content. Thousands of illegal materials remain accessible through various channels, indicating significant weaknesses in the current moderation mechanisms.

Increased Oversight Amid Repeated Violations

This latest investigation is not the first time the European Commission has dealt with X. The platform has previously received sanctions from regulatory authorities for deceptive practices and failure to enforce user safety policies. With a growing focus on the role of AI in content moderation, the European Commission is now strengthening oversight of Grok’s performance and X’s capabilities in handling explicit content, which is a top priority in safeguarding the European digital ecosystem.