So I straight up just asked grok about any recent moderation changes and got this.
Yes, in January 2026.
Grok's content moderation (especially image generation/editing of real people in sexualized/revealing contexts) was significantly tightened due to backlash, regulatory pressure, and investigations.
Key updates:
Restrictions on generating/editing images of real people in bikinis, underwear, etc.
Limits to paid users only in some cases.
Geoblocking in certain jurisdictions.
This followed widespread reports of non-consensual "undressing" images in early January 2026. Some users claim it's now more censored overall. No major text-based moderation changes noted recently.