Britain’s technology secretary labeled the content “vile” and illegal under the Online Safety Act, prompting a formal investigation by Britain’s communications regulator, Ofcom, while EU officials warned that Grok’s lax safeguards breach digital services laws. Poland’s president has vetoed proposed AI restrictions, saying he's prioritizing free speech, but the likes of Indonesia and Malaysia have imposed temporary bans amid the uproar. xAI denies liability, accusing critics of supporting censorship.