Ireland vs X: Grok Under Investigation

On February 17, 2026, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) launched an investigation into X. Reason: The Grok AI model generates sexualized images of real people without their consent.

This is a serious blow to Elon Musk's ambitions in Europe. GDPR entails giant fines, and the DPC is known for its toughness. The investigation poses the question: can platforms control their generative models, or is chaos built into their architecture?

Source: Reuters / DPC