Turkish court orders ban on Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok for offensive content
ABC NewsWednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:34:31 AM
A court in Turkey just pulled the plug on Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, ruling that it violates local laws by generating offensive content. The decision means Grok can no longer operate in the country—adding to the growing list of regulatory headaches for Musk’s AI ventures abroad.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one chatbot getting blocked—it’s another sign of how governments are pushing back on AI tools they see as risky or culturally insensitive. Turkey’s move highlights the tension between global tech platforms and local content rules, especially in markets with strict speech laws. For Musk, it’s another regulatory speed bump, but for users, it raises bigger questions: Who gets to decide what AI can say, and where?
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