Indonesia has allowed Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to resume service, lifting a three-week suspension imposed over concerns that the tool could generate sexualised or pornographic images, after X Corp gave written assurances it would strengthen compliance with local laws, the government said.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said access is being restored conditionally and will remain under strict supervision, with officials continuing to verify “layered” safety measures promised by the platform.
Indonesia blocked the tool on Jan. 10, 2026, becoming the first country to deny access to Grok, after authorities flagged risks tied to AI-generated obscene content and sexualised deepfakes.
The reinstatement comes as regulators elsewhere intensify scrutiny of generative-AI image tools. In Europe, the European Union has opened an investigation into X over Grok-related sexually explicit deepfakes under the bloc’s digital rules, according to recent reporting.
For Indonesia, officials framed Sunday’s decision as an enforcement step that can be reversed if violations persist, emphasizing that the move is part of an ongoing evaluation rather than a blanket endorsement of the service.
