The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has ordered temporary restrictions on access to X’s Grok AI, after repeated misuse involving obscene and harmful content. MCMC said the restriction took effect on 11 January and follows the failure of X Corp. and xAI LLC to implement effective technical and moderation safeguards, despite prior regulatory engagement and formal notices. The MCMC said Grok had been repeatedly misused to generate obscene, sexually explicit, indecent and grossly offensive content, including non-consensual manipulated images involving women and minors. For background, MCMC had issued notices to X Corp. and xAI on 3 and 8 January, demanding the implementation of safeguards to prevent AI-generated content that may contravene Malaysian law, including Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. However, responses submitted by X Corp. on 7 and 9 January relied largely on user-initiated reporting mechanisms and failed to address risks inherent in the design and operation of the AI tool. The MCMC said the restriction was imposed as a preventive and proportionate measure while legal and regulatory processes are ongoing, and will remain in place until effective safeguards are implemented.
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