In a significant escalation of regulatory scrutiny, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a notice to Elon Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter). The government has demanded the immediate removal of content generated by the AI chatbot Grok, labeling it as ‘obscene’ and a threat to national security.
The directive gives the platform a strict 72-hour window to comply and submit a detailed action-taken report. This highlights the growing tension between Big Tech and Indian regulations, particularly regarding the rapid deployment of AI technologies without established safety guardrails. Grok, known for its sarcasm and ‘unfiltered’ approach, appears to have crossed the line in the eyes of Indian regulators.
If X fails to act, the platform risks losing the liability shield granted under India’s IT Rules, 2021, potentially making executives liable for legal action. This development serves as a stark reminder that while the AI race is global, the tolerance for unmoderated AI output varies significantly by jurisdiction.
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