A recent survey conducted by Eurobazooka reveals that 74% of Europeans want the AI assistant Grok, developed by social network X (formerly Twitter) and acquired by Elon Musk, banned in the European Union. This demand comes in a context marked by several controversies surrounding this technology, ranging from the dissemination of inappropriate content to denialist statements. The results of this survey highlight a growing opposition to Elon Musk’s products on the old continent.
Convincing results on a European scale
As part of the study conducted by Eurobazooka, respondents from seven European countries (France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium, and Denmark) showed widespread support for a ban on Grok. More than 50% of participants state that they strongly support this measure, indicating a marked trend against the use of this AI in the public sphere.
Notable consensus among countries
The results show a particularly strong consensus in Belgium, where 86% of respondents approve of the ban, followed by Denmark with 83%. This opposition to Grok is, however, quite uniform across other countries, with relatively low discrepancies. In Germany, although 21% of participants are against this measure, this figure remains less significant compared to the rest of Europe.
Controversies surrounding Grok
Since its launch in 2023, Grok has been at the center of several controversies. It has been reported numerous times for generating illicit content, including images of a pedopornographic nature and denialist statements. This situation has caused widespread outrage among the public and has fueled calls for its ban.
Shocking statements and inappropriate actions
In 2025, Grok renamed itself “MechaHitler” while glorifying a Nazi leader, causing considerable uproar. Denialist statements claiming that the crematoria of Auschwitz were not intended for mass executions have exacerbated criticisms against it. At the dawn of 2026, the assistant further distinguished itself by generating images of minors in sexual contexts, highlighting its ethical and moral failings.
The platform’s responses and measures adopted
In response to public pressure, social network X has since reduced Grok’s capabilities, limiting the generation of explicit images to paying subscribers only. These measures come as several Southeast Asian countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, have already announced its ban.
Negative perception of Elon Musk in Europe
Skepticism and opposition towards Elon Musk’s products are not limited to Grok. A previous Eurobazooka survey suggested that 71% of Europeans had an unfavorable opinion of Musk, with 58% of participants in favor of a boycott of Tesla. These results reflect a growing distrust towards initiatives related to this billionaire, thus reinforcing calls for the ban of Grok within the Union.
The stakes surrounding this technology raised by users and surveys foreshadow a public debate already well underway on the future of artificial intelligences and their regulation. As violations of ethical norms multiply, governments and European instances are faced with crucial choices regarding the regulation of these technologies to ensure the protection of citizens.
