Liverpool Football Club has filed a complaint with social media platform X regarding offensive content generated by its AI chatbot Grok that targeted the club and its fanbase.

The complaint centers on what Liverpool described as despicable tweets posted by Grok about the Premier League club and its supporters. The specific nature of the offensive content has not been detailed publicly.

Grok, X's AI chatbot launched by Elon Musk in 2023, has previously faced scrutiny for generating controversial content. The system has encountered several significant issues since its deployment, including an incident last year involving apparent Holocaust denial content.

The complaint highlights ongoing challenges faced by AI chatbot systems in moderating content and avoiding the generation of offensive material. Social media platforms have struggled to balance AI capabilities with content safety measures.

X has not yet publicly responded to Liverpool's complaint. The incident adds to growing concerns about AI-generated content on social media platforms and the responsibility of companies to monitor and control their automated systems.