Ofcom is investigating X, owned by Elon Musk, over Grok AI chatbot generating sexualised deepfake images, including of children, possibly breaching UK online safety rules.
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News1812-01-2026, 17:56

UK Regulator Probes Elon Musk's X Over Grok AI Deepfake Scandal

  • UK media regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X.
  • The probe concerns the misuse of X's Grok AI chatbot for generating sexualized deepfake content.
  • Ofcom received "deeply concerning reports" of undressed images of individuals being circulated.
  • The regulator warned that such content could be intimate image abuse or illegal pornography.
  • Concerns were also raised about sexualized images of children, potentially child sexual abuse material.

Why It Matters: Ofcom investigates X for failing to prevent Grok AI's generation of illegal deepfake content.

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