Malaysia lifts block on Grok AI after X implements safety measures

Posted under: Emerging technologies
Date: 2026-01-23
Malaysia Lifts Ban on Grok AI After Safety Updates by X | Justo Global

Malaysia has lifted its temporary block on access to the AI chatbot Grok after social media platform X implemented enhanced safety measures to address concerns over harmful content generation. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said the restriction, imposed earlier this month due to misuse allowing the creation of sexualized images, is now removed following X’s rollout of additional safeguards. Access to Grok will resume under continued monitoring to ensure compliance with safety and legal standards, focusing on preventing the spread of inappropriate generated content.

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