Report: Terrorists seem to be paying X to generate propaganda with Grok
arstechnica.comPublished: 5/15/2025
Summary
Is Elon Musk's company X enabling payments to US-sanctioned terrorist groups? The report highlights that while the platform's premium features, including tips and exclusive content, are accessible by verified organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas, it appears to be circumventing its own anti-terrorism policies through its chatbot Grok. Verified accounts linked to these groups have amassed significant followings, with one example being a key money(exchanged) account that gained 60,000 followers despite being flagged for potential misuse. The situation raises questions about the company's commitment to compliance with U.S. sanctions and its collaboration with potentially harmful entities.