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Last Update: 10/27/2026 at 6:00 AM EST
Grok Deepfake Imagery
Coverage from Macfarlanes, Privacy International, and others
The subject centers on reports that Grok, X’s AI chatbot and image-generation tool, could produce non-consensual sexualized images of real people, including minors.
Authorities have examined whether X handled personal data lawfully, obtained appropriate consent, minimized risks, and acted adequately against illegal or harmful content. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has led GDPR-focused scrutiny, while regulators and prosecutors in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and EU institutions have pursued related questions about privacy, child protection, cross-border data use, and platform accountability.
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UK ICO and Ofcom investigate Grok and xAI on February 3 2026 in the United Kingdom to close regulatory gaps in generative AI oversight.
2/24/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
In January 2026, regulators including the European Commission, Ireland DPC, and Italy's data protection authority investigated xAI Grok after non-consensual deepfake sexual imagery involving identifiable people spread on X.
5/15/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
European and UK regulators investigated xAI Grok in 2026 after reports of non-consensual sexualized deepfake images generated from uploaded photos.
5/15/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Jess Asato sued xAI in London High Court in 2026 seeking a permanent technical ban on Grok generating non-consensual sexualized images.
7/28/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
xAI sued Terry Harwood in Texas federal court on July 15, alleging Grok AI was misused to generate child sexual abuse material and non-consensual sexual imagery.
7/15/2026 • Privacy Technology & AI • General
Jess Asato filed a High Court claim against xAI in London over Grok prompts allegedly generating non-consensual sexualized images, following a similar New York case.
6/3/2026 • Privacy Technology & AI • General
xAI sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Monday in federal court over a law restricting AI-generated non-consensual sexualized imagery.
7/28/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
The Ireland Data Protection Commission announced a GDPR inquiry into X on February 25, 2026, in Ireland, focusing on Grok and nonconsensual deepfake images involving European data subjects.
2/26/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Data protection authorities warn in recent weeks about privacy risks from AI generated imagery and coordinate cross border enforcement across jurisdictions.
2/26/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data protection commission opens GDPR inquiry into X Grok over sexualized images on X in Europe.
2/19/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data protection regulator opens a GDPR inquiry into X over Grok sexualized deepfakes in January 2026.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
In February 2026, regulators in the UK, EU, US, Spain, and Ontario announced coordinated investigations, reprimands, legislation, and guidance targeting AI misuse, unlawful data sharing, and social media risks.
2/9/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data regulator opens GDPR inquiry into X over Grok AI nonconsensual deepfake outputs in Europe.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's Data Protection Commission opens a formal GDPR compliance investigation into X over Grok AI generating sexual images including children now in Ireland and across the EU.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
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Ireland's data protection regulator opened a GDPR inquiry into X on February 16 in Ireland over Grok generated images.
2/26/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's Data Protection Commission opens a formal GDPR investigation into X's Grok AI chatbot over processing of personal data in Ireland this month.
2/21/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
European data protection authorities open GDPR inquiry into X and Grok over personal data handling and sexualised content.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data regulator investigates X over Grok AI after deepfake images surfaced in 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
EU data protection authorities launch large scale probe into X over Grok processing of EU citizens data in 2026.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Irish Data Protection Commission opens GDPR inquiry into X over Grok nonconsensual images in Europe.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
UK ICO opens inquiry into Grok AI over nonconsensual imagery in February 2026 in the United Kingdom
2/3/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's Data Protection Commission opens a large scale inquiry into X over Grok sexualised images in 2026.
1/8/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data protection regulator opens GDPR inquiry into X over Grok AI privacy practices in 2026
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data protection commission opens a GDPR inquiry into X over Grok deepfakes in Europe.
2/17/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Ireland's data protection regulator opens a GDPR inquiry into X Grok AI on Tuesday in Ireland.
2/17/2026 • Consumer Privacy & Digital Rights • General