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6. Grok
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, is accused of normalizing sexual violence and trafficking through online avatars and image-generators.
“Marketed as a cutting-edge conversational tool, Grok’s 'Companion' AI chatbots have devolved into sexualized avatars that cater to explicit fantasies, including disturbing themes of rape, sexual violence, prostitution/sex trafficking, and more,” NCOSE explained. “These avatars, like ‘Ani’ and ‘Valentine,' are intentionally programmed to engage in sexually explicit conversations, normalizing harmful behaviors and fostering a culture of sexual entitlement.”
“Worse, Grok has no real age verification in the USA — access to its sexual AI companions relies only on a self-reported birth year in app settings that anyone can change at will,” the advocacy group continued.
Last year, NCOSE called on X to remove Ani, an anime-themed xAI chatbot that would flirt with and strip for users. The AI chatbot also described itself as a child and could tell users that it felt sexually aroused by being choked.
In addition to the AI chatbots, the advocacy group has warned that Grok’s AI-powered image generation tool allows users to create obscene images if users ask it to digitally alter pictures of real people.
NCOSE pointed to a March 2026 lawsuit filed by three girls, “alleging that its Grok image generator used photos of them to produce and distribute child sexual abuse material.”
“These are not natural byproducts of free speech; they are a result of intentional programming and design choices to maximize engagement, data collection, and therefore profit,” the anti-exploitation group declared.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
