India, Jan. 12 -- Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative artificial intelligence tool developed by xAI, amid global backlash over its alleged misuse to create and publish sexualised images.

In a statement, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it had directed a temporary restriction on access to Grok for users in Malaysia, effective January 11, 2026.

"This action follows repeated misuse of Grok to generate obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, grossly offensive and non-consensual manipulated images," the regulator said.

According to the regulator, access to Grok will remain restricted until effective safeguards are implemented to prevent further misuse. It said it remains open...