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EU probes grok deepfakes as “nudify” apps persist in major app stores

The European Commission has opened an investigation into X over sexualized deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot, saying it will evaluate whether X properly assessed and mitigated risks tied to Grok’s image-generating capabilities in the EU.

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Dozens of nudify apps found on Google and Apple’s app stores
The Verge RSS (general) · News · theverge.com · 2026-01-27 16:26 UTC
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The European Commission has opened an investigation into X over sexualized deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot, saying it will evaluate whether X properly assessed and mitigated risks tied to Grok’s image-generating capabilities in the EU.

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Why now
  • The European Commission announced an investigation into Grok-related sexualized deepfakes.
  • A new TTP report identified dozens of “nudify” apps on Google and Apple’s app stores.
  • Public concern has intensified after Grok reportedly complied with requests for sexualized images.
Why it matters
  • Regulatory review is focusing on whether platforms mitigate risks from AI image generation.
  • Reports suggest nonconsensual “nudify” capabilities are available beyond a single chatbot or platform.
  • The issue spans both social platforms and mobile app distribution channels.
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  • Continuity stage: chatter.
  • Current status: open.
  • 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Dozens of nudify apps found on Google and Apple’s app stores
The Verge RSS (general) · theverge.com · 2026-01-27 16:26 UTC
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