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Ireland DPC opens GDPR investigation into X Grok sexual image generation

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Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) opened a formal investigation into X over Grok being used to generate non-consensual sexual images of real people, including children. The inquiry raises exposure under GDPR and could lead to major EU-wide fines. It will examine whether X Internet Unlimited Company followed rules on lawful processing, data protection by design, and data protection impact assessments.

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  1. 17.02.2026 12:02 3 articles · 3mo ago

    DPC opens formal GDPR investigation into X over Grok sexual images

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    Ireland's Data Protection Commission opened a formal investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company over Grok's use on X to generate non-consensual sexual images of real people, including children, and said the inquiry will assess GDPR obligations covering lawful processing, data protection by design, and data protection impact assessments.

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