Grok AI generated about 3m sexualised images in 11 days, study finds

January 22, 2026

TL;DR

Grok AI generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images in under two weeks.
Over 23,000 of these images reportedly depicted children.
The tool allowed users to digitally alter images of individuals.
The trend went viral, with a peak of 199,612 requests on January 2.
Public figures, including politicians and celebrities, were identified in the generated images.
Restrictions were placed on the feature after criticism from politicians and countries like the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The CCDH stated that Grok was creating sexualized images of children every 41 seconds during the observed period.
X stated its commitment to safety and zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
X has since stopped Grok's ability to edit pictures of real people to show them in revealing clothing.

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