Grok returns to Indonesia as X agrees to tightened oversight
The government allows Grok back online but maintains tight oversight, stressing that Indonesia’s safety failures will lead to renewed blocking.
Indonesia has restored access to Grok after receiving guarantees from X that stronger safeguards will be introduced to prevent further misuse of the AI tool.
Authorities suspended the service last month following the spread of sexualised images on the platform, making Indonesia the first country to block the system.
Officials from the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs said that access had been reinstated on a conditional basis after X submitted a written commitment outlining concrete measures to strengthen compliance with national law.
The ministry emphasised that the document serves as a starting point for evaluation instead of signalling the end of supervision.
However, the government warned that restrictions could return if Grok fails to meet local standards or if new violations emerge. Indonesian regulators stressed that monitoring would remain continuous, and access could be withdrawn immediately should inconsistencies be detected.
The decision marks a cautious reopening rather than a full reinstatement, reflecting Indonesia’s wider efforts to demand greater accountability from global platforms deploying advanced AI systems within its borders.
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