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898 Malaysia joins Indonesia in restricting Grok AI after obscene image backlash

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FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 01/12/2026 03:01 EDT

Malaysia joins Indonesia in restricting Grok AI after obscene image backlash

Malaysia temporarily blocked Grok AI over misuse to generate obscene and non-consensual images involving women and minors, joining Indonesia and others in a global crackdown.

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