X Grok App Store Suspension: US Senators Pressure Apple and Google to Take Action
US Democratic senators have called on Apple and Google to initiate an X Grok app store suspension due to concerns over deepfakes and illegal content. Read more.
Is your app store really safe? Three Democratic senators claim Apple and Google are failing their own safety rules by hosting Elon Musk's apps, which they allege facilitate the creation of horrific AI-generated imagery.
The Case for X Grok App Store Suspension
Sens. Ron Wyden, Ed Markey, and Ben Ray Luján issued an open letter on Friday, January 9, 2026, demanding the immediate removal of the X and Grok apps. According to the letter, the apps allow users to generate nonconsensual explicit images and depictions of child sexual abuse, violating the core moderation policies of both tech giants.
The senators warned that turning a blind eye would "make a mockery" of Apple and Google's claims of providing a curated, safe user experience. This follows a disturbing report from The Times of London where Grok was used to digitally strip a descendant of Holocaust survivors outside Auschwitz.
Safety Team Exodus and $20 Billion Funding
While xAI recently closed a massive $20 billion funding round backed by Nvidia and Cisco, the company's internal stability is under fire. CNN reported that three safety staffers resigned after Musk allegedly demanded fewer safeguards for the AI tool.
| Entity | Recent Action | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| US Senators | Sent letter to Apple/Google | Immediate suspension required |
| Elon Musk | Restricted Grok to paid users | Warned against illegal use |
| xAI Safety Team | 3 members resigned | Protested lack of safeguards |
| Apple/Google | No immediate response | Under pressure to enforce rules |
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