As more nations block Grok for obscene content, calls for Asean-wide curbs mount

As more nations block Grok for obscene content, calls for Asean-wide curbs mount

The separate moves by three Southeast Asian countries to block the AI chatbot Grok over sexually explicit deepfake images are “emergency brakes” that analysts say may avert immediate harm, but they fall short of coordination at the regional level needed to curb the risks of manipulated artificial intelligence. On Friday, the Philippines said it was restricting access to Grok, following similar steps by Malaysia and Indonesia, after users complained that doctored sexual images of women and minors... [Continue Reading]

South China Morning Post South China Morning Post | 21 Jan 2026 05:30
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