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Brazil Gives Musk’s xAI 30 Days to Tackle Fake Sexualized Content From Grok

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Brazilian authorities have given xAI, founded by Elon Musk, 30 days to prevent its Grok chatbot from generating and circulating fake sexualized content, warning of further legal action if the company fails to comply.

In a joint statement, Brazil’s consumer protection agency Senacon, data protection authority ANPD, and the Office of Federal Prosecutors said xAI must introduce technical measures to identify, review, and remove inappropriate content created by Grok. Authorities also demanded the removal of accounts linked to the production of such material within the same timeframe.

The move follows concerns that Grok has continued to generate hyper-realistic sexualized imagery, sometimes described as deepfakes. While xAI has previously restricted image editing features and rolled back public posting of such imagery on the X platform, a Reuters test showed that the chatbot could still privately generate the content on request.

Brazilian officials said they may pursue administrative or judicial measures if the company does not meet the deadline. The action forms part of a broader global crackdown, as governments and regulators increase scrutiny of AI-generated sexual content, launching probes, imposing bans, and demanding stronger safeguards to prevent the spread of illegal material.

The case highlights mounting pressure on AI developers to balance innovation with effective content moderation as increasingly powerful generative tools enter public use.

Brazil Antitrust Authority Opens Probe Into WhatsApp Business AI Restrictions

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CADE, Brazil’s antitrust regulator, said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the updated terms of Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp Business tool, citing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices. As part of the probe, CADE has ordered the suspension of the new terms in Brazil while the case is under review.

According to the regulator, the investigation focuses on whether the revised terms restrict access by artificial intelligence tool providers to WhatsApp users in a way that harms competition. CADE said such limitations could affect how AI chatbot providers offer services through the messaging platform.

The probe follows complaints filed by AI chatbot companies after Meta introduced new terms in October that banned them from using the WhatsApp Business Solution. Regulatory documents indicate that rivals argue the policy effectively blocks third-party AI services, potentially favoring Meta’s own AI offerings within the WhatsApp ecosystem.

A WhatsApp spokesperson rejected the accusations, saying the claims are “fundamentally wrong.” The company said the rapid growth of AI chatbots on the WhatsApp Business Platform has strained its infrastructure, which was not originally designed to support such services.

Brazil’s move adds to mounting regulatory scrutiny of Meta’s AI and messaging practices worldwide, as competition authorities increasingly examine how large platforms manage access to their ecosystems amid the rise of generative AI tools.

Brazil Central Bank Tightens Cryptocurrency Rules to Curb Fraud and Illicit Payments

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Brazil’s central bank has issued long-awaited regulations for virtual assets and cryptocurrencies, introducing stricter controls aimed at preventing money laundering, fraud, and terrorism financing.

The new framework, which takes effect in February 2026, extends traditional financial-sector safeguards to virtual-asset service providers (VASPs), including brokers, distributors, and exchanges operating in the country.

“New rules will reduce the scope for scams, fraud, and the use of virtual asset markets for money laundering,” said Gilneu Vivan, the bank’s director of regulation, during a press conference in Brasília.

Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, approved its first legal framework for cryptocurrencies in 2022, but the rollout had been delayed pending regulatory guidance from the central bank. Authorities conducted four public consultations before finalizing the new rules.

Under the regulations, all virtual-asset transactions pegged to fiat currencies — such as the U.S. dollar or the Brazilian real — will be classified as foreign exchange operations. This also applies to international payments or transfers using cryptocurrencies, including those settled via cards or electronic platforms.

Central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo has voiced concerns over the rapid growth of stablecoins, which he said are increasingly being used as informal payment tools, often to bypass tax and oversight systems.

The new framework also mandates stronger governance, transparency, and internal control standards, as well as customer protection and compliance obligations for all crypto-related firms.

Analysts view the move as a major step in Brazil’s effort to bring digital asset markets under tighter regulatory supervision, as crypto adoption continues to expand across Latin America.