Malaysia lifts block on Grok AI after X implements safety measures

Reuters

23 January, 2026, 06:35 pm

Last modified: 24 January, 2026, 02:35 pm

Malaysia lifts block on Grok AI after X implements safety measures

Reuters

23 January, 2026, 06:35 pm

Last modified: 24 January, 2026, 02:35 pm

xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken on 16 February 2025. Photo: Reuters

xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken on 16 February 2025. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia has restored access to Grok for its users after social media platform X implemented additional safety measures, its communications regulator said today (23 January).

Malaysia this month temporarily blocked access to Grok amid a global backlash against a feature of the artificial intelligence chatbot that allowed users to create and publish sexualised images of others.

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