UK Threatens X Ban Over Grok's Sexualised AI Images Scandal

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CNBC TV18•09-01-2026, 10:52
UK Threatens X Ban Over Grok's Sexualised AI Images Scandal
- •Elon Musk's X faces a potential ban in the UK due to its AI chatbot Grok generating sexually explicit images of women and children.
- •UK PM Keir Starmer condemned the content as "disgraceful and unacceptable," urging X to take responsibility and backing Ofcom's action.
- •Ofcom has contacted X, while 10 Downing Street sources indicate the government may use the Online Safety Act for massive fines.
- •AI Forensics found 20,000 images generated by Grok in one week, with 2% depicting individuals appearing under 18.
- •UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall demanded immediate action from X, highlighting the need for new laws to regulate generative AI.
Why It Matters: UK threatens X with ban and fines over Grok's AI-generated sexualized images, demanding urgent action.
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