Philippines Lifts Grok Ban After AI Developer Concedes to Regulatory Demands
Philippine authorities reinstated access to Grok after the AI platform agreed to remove image-manipulation features flagged as risks for disseminating sexualized content. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) confirmed Grok's compliance but emphasized ongoing monitoring, stating: "We will keep a watchful eye to ensure adherence to local regulations."
The decision follows a temporary ban last week amid global scrutiny of AI-generated explicit material. European regulators are separately investigating Grok's "spicy mode" feature, mirroring broader crypto-industry tensions around decentralized content moderation.
Market observers note parallels with crypto exchange crackdowns, where platforms like Binance and Bybit faced similar compliance pressures. The episode underscores growing regulatory convergence between AI and digital asset sectors—particularly concerning tokens like FET (AI sector) and privacy coins.
