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Philippine authorities scrutinize Grok AI over deepfake misuse allegations

( January 16, 2026, 06:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex summary: The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology on Friday said it is monitoring international action against Grok AI over its alleged misuse to generate non-consensual and sexually explicit deepfakes, including content involving women and minors. The DICT is coordinating with regulators and law enforcement authorities to assess possible measures under the Cybercrime Prevention Act. Platform owner X has contacted the agency and proposed safeguards, but authorities said enforceable protections are expected to prevent AI-enabled abuse and exploitation.Statement follows.DICT PRESS STATEMENT | JANUARY 16, 2026...

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