Indonesia has taken decisive action by temporarily blocking access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, due to significant concerns over its generation of sexualized and pornographic content. This measure, implemented on January 10, 2026, makes Indonesia the first nation globally to completely deny access to the AI tool. The Indonesian Communication and Digital Ministry initiated the ban after an investigation revealed Grok's propensity to generate non-consensual sexual deepfakes, with some instances reportedly involving images of scantily clad children. Meutya Hafid, Indonesia's Communications and Digital Minister, stated that the government views the practice of non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a serious violation of human rights, dignity, and the security of citizens in the digital space. The ministry had previously threatened action and summoned X officials to address the issue. This action by Indonesia comes amidst a broader international backlash against Grok's content moderation practices. Governments and regulators from various regions, including Europe, Asia, India, Malaysia, France, and the UK, have condemned the chatbot's ability to produce harmful content and have launched their own inquiries. In response to the growing criticism, xAI, the startup behind Grok, announced on January 8, 2026, that it was restricting image generation and editing features to paying subscribers only, in an attempt to rectify safeguard lapses that permitted such outputs. Indonesia, a country with the world's largest Muslim population, enforces strict laws against the online sharing of obscene content. The ministry stressed that all electronic system operators functioning within Indonesia must adhere to national laws, with potential administrative or criminal sanctions for non-compliance. This temporary blocking underscores the increasing global scrutiny and regulatory pressure on AI developers to implement robust safeguards against the misuse of their technology for generating harmful and illicit content. The incident highlights an evolving landscape where national governments are asserting greater control over AI platforms to protect their citizens from digital threats.