The UK's online safety regulator is investigating X over potential violations related to Grok, the platform's AI assistant developed by xAI. The probe focuses on whether the AI model can generate sexualized content involving minors, following reports that Grok produced explicit deepfakes during testing.Elon Musk dismissed the investigation as censorship, arguing that AI systems should be allowed to discuss sensitive topics. The controversy comes as governments worldwide grapple with regulating artificial intelligence without stifling innovation.

UK regulators have broad powers under the Online Safety Act to penalize platforms that host illegal content, including AI-generated material. This isn't the first time X has faced regulatory scrutiny in the UK. The company previously clashed with authorities over content moderation and data privacy practices.

The Grok investigation adds to growing tensions between tech companies and governments attempting to control AI's rapid advancement. Regulators are particularly concerned about generative AI's potential to create harmful content at scale.