Minister of State Niamh Smyth is to meet X officials over concerns relating to X and its Grok app. Graphic: Paul ScottThe Minister in charge of artificial intelligence (AI) is to seek guidance from the Attorney General before meeting executives at X on Friday. Niamh Smyth welcomed moves by the social media platform to further restrict the controversial Grok app, but said she wanted “absolute confidence” on legal issues before engaging with the company. On Thursday, X said the Grok AI function would no longer allow users to manipulate photos of people, so they would appear in revealing clothing, in places where this was illegal. Ms Smyth said she would encourage the chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, Alan Kelly, to ensure X officials appeared before it alongside other social media platforms next month.

Source: The Irish Times January 15, 2026 16:58 UTC