The Union government is reportedly examining the possibility of revoking the “safe harbour” protections enjoyed by X following concerns over the alleged misuse of its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. The move, if executed, could significantly alter the regulatory landscape for global technology platforms operating in India and mark one of the strongest enforcement actions yet against a major social media company over AI-related risks.
According to media reports, government officials are assessing whether Grok’s outputs and usage patterns violate India’s Information Technology Act and the IT Rules, 2021. Safe harbour provisions under Indian law protect intermediaries like social media
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