Kazakhstan's President has signed the Law "On Artificial Intelligence," which will enter into force on January 18, 2026. The law prohibits the creation and distribution of AI-generated content that violates the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Against this backdrop, global attention has turned to Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI. Authorities in Malaysia and Indonesia have temporarily restricted access to the service, arguing that its existing safety measures do not provide sufficient protection for users.
According to regulators, Grok could be used to generate and distribute sexualized images of individuals without their consent. Authorities believe such content poses risks to human rights and digital safety, requiring stricter oversight of artificial intelligence technologies.
In response, xAI and platform X restricted some of Grok's image-generation capabilities. However, regulators concluded that these measures were insufficient and decided to maintain the restrictions until more effective safeguards are implemented.
The case reflects a broader global trend toward tighter regulation of artificial intelligence. Governments are increasingly requiring AI developers to introduce mechanisms that prevent the creation of illegal content, deepfakes, and other materials that infringe on individuals' rights.
Kazakhstan is moving in the same direction. The new Law "On Artificial Intelligence" establishes a legal framework for the safe use of AI technologies and prohibits the creation and distribution of AI-generated content that violates national legislation.
Source: Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/malaysia-restricts-access-grok-ai-backlash-over-sexualised-images-widens-2026-01-12/
