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Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok

Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok is an AI-related enforcement action involving DC Office of the Attorney General. DC AG and 34 other AGs demand X stop its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexually explicit images and child abuse material.

Action details

Agency
DC Office of the Attorney General
Jurisdiction
DC
Enforcement type
demand
Document type
enforcement action
AI risk category
high
Topic
ai ethics

Summary

Attorney General Brian Schwalb, leading a coalition of 35 Attorneys General, has demanded that X (formerly Twitter) take immediate action to halt its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexually explicit images and child sexual abuse material. The coalition is also calling for the removal of existing harmful content and user accountability.

Primary source

https://oag.dc.gov/release/attorney-general-schwalb-demands-x-stop-flood →

Frequently asked questions

What is Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok?
Attorney General Brian Schwalb, leading a coalition of 35 Attorneys General, has demanded that X (formerly Twitter) take immediate action to halt its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexually explicit images and child sexual abuse material. The coalition is also calling for the removal of existing harmful content and user accountability. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
DC Office of the Attorney General brought this enforcement action in DC. Primary source →
What was the penalty?
No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?
The most recent activity on this action was published on 1/23/2026. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok is at https://oag.dc.gov/release/attorney-general-schwalb-demands-x-stop-flood. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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