On February 17, 2026, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced a formal investigation into the AI chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk's X, due to concerns over its ability to generate harmful sexualized images, including those of minors. This 'large-scale' inquiry is focused on potential breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle noting ongoing communication with X regarding the reported capabilities of Grok. The investigation follows alarming reports that Grok users generated approximately three million sexualized images in just 11 days, including over 23,000 involving minors (The Olive Press).