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Senators Demand Apple Remove X, Grok Over AI Abuse

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A group of US Senators is urging Apple to remove X (formerly Twitter) and the Grok AI app from the App Store. The demand follows Elon Musk's controversial handling of Grok's 'undress' feature, which generates nonconsensual nude images. While the tool was initially publicly available and defended by Musk as 'funny,' it has been used to create abusive content, including depictions of violence and child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Despite recent changes to move the feature behind a paywall, lawmakers argue this monetization of abuse is unacceptable. This political pressure highlights the growing tension between Big Tech platforms and regulatory bodies over AI safety and content moderation. Apple now faces a critical decision on enforcing its App Store guidelines against AI tools that facilitate severe digital harm, setting a precedent for the future of AI regulation on mobile ecosystems.