26 Jan 2026
Turning point
The European Commission opens a Grok investigation
The Commission opened a Digital Services Act investigation into whether X had properly assessed and mitigated risks from deploying Grok, including risks involving illegal images. The announcement describes a regulatory inquiry, not a final liability finding.
Sources and context
An investigation does not by itself establish wrongdoing.
- Commission investigates Grok and X recommender systemsRegulatory record · European Commission