AI Minister Niamh Smyth says X has assured her that the AI tool that allows for editing of intimate images on Grok will be disabled here in Ireland.
The platform says it's now geo-blocking users from creating images of people in bikinis or underwear worldwide.
The Cavan-Monaghan Minister met with X today, after receiving legal advice from the Attorney General yesterday.
Minister Smyth informed Northern Sound that today's meeting was "frank" and lasted for over an hour.
Minister Smyth told X that this AI tool will not be tolerated here in Ireland.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Minister Smyth said that she will continue to monitor the situation closely over the next number of days and weeks.
As well as requesting another meeting with X in the coming weeks in person, Minister Smyth has also encouraged anyone who has been impacted by Grok to please report it to An Garda Síochána and Coimisiún na Meán.
Minister Smyth continued: "I welcomed the opportunity to meet with X to express directly my serious dismay at what has been facilitated on their platform. I emphasised that the sophistication of safeguards must match the sophistication of the technology. I outlined the legal protections in place in Ireland, including Coco's Law, the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, and the Online Safety Code.
"X informed me that corrective actions have now been implemented and that Grok, as integrated on the X platform, has been disabled from removing or reducing clothing on individuals worldwide. I welcomed these corrective actions but also sought assurance that this capability will not be reintroduced. I made clear that such activity will not be tolerated. Concerns remain regarding Grok as a standalone app, and this is something Government will examine further.
"I will continue to monitor the situation closely and am scheduled to hold an in-person follow-up meeting with X in the near future to ensure adequate and enduring protections remain in place. I look forward to discussing this matter further with my colleagues from across Government on Monday."
