India, Jan. 5 -- Amid allegations of X-owned GenAI chatbot Grok generating obscene images based on users' prompts, the Indian government has reportedly issued a warning to the social media giant to revoke its "safe harbour" status if it doesn't comply with latest takedown directions.

As per an ET report, citing sources, the authorities directed X to address the misuse of Grok for generating and disseminating sexually explicit images and videos - particularly those targeting women - within a 72-hour compliance window. If X fails to comply with required actions, the government will consider revoking its safe harbour status.

For context, safe harbour is a legal provision to sidestep or eliminate legal or regulatory liability in certain sit...