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JD Vance backs UK over ‘unacceptable’ sexualised AI images on X

The deputy prime minister raised the concerns with Vance about Grok in a meeting this week

The Independent UK

Lammy says Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘despicable’

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the issue with US vice president JD Vance during a trip to Washington.

Evening Standard

David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘unacceptable’

Exclusive: US vice-president ‘sympathetic’ to concerns over Grok-generated pornography, says deputy PM

The Guardian - UK

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Musk hits out at ‘fascist’ UK as row over X and its Grok AI escalates

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said she would back regulator Ofcom if it sought to ban the social media platform and its AI.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban

Ministers warn platform could be blocked after Grok AI used to create sexual images without consent

The Guardian - UK

Musk claims outcry over Grok deepfakes ‘excuse for censorship’

The billionaire appeared defiant despite outcry over reports X’s AI chatbot Grok was creating sexualised images of people, including children.

Evening Standard

Musk claims outcry over Grok deepfakes used as an ‘excuse for censorship’

Governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned reports X’s AI chatbot Grok was creating sexualised images of people, including children

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk’s X threatened with UK ban over wave of indecent AI images

Platform has restricted image creation on the Grok AI tool to paying subscribers, but victims and experts say this does not go far enough

The Guardian - UK

Technology Secretary threatens to block UK access to X over Grok deepfakes

Ofcom said it was undertaking an ‘expedited assessment’ after X and XAi responded to its urgent contact on Monday.

Evening Standard

Government says changes to Grok ‘insulting’ and urges Ofcom to update ‘in days’

X has faced a backlash after reports that users of its AI chatbot had prompted it to create sexualised images of people, including children.

Evening Standard

AI chatbot Grok restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualised deepfakes

The chatbot has been under fire over the past two weeks for generating sexually-explicit deepfakes of women and minors.

Euronews

Starmer takes on Musk and Trump over ‘insulting’ Grok changes on sexualised images

Downing Street says move to restrict AI tool is ‘not a solution’ after sexualised images of women and children were generated

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's Grok restricts AI image generation on X following outcry over explicit content

Elon Musk's Grok is facing more criticism and risk of being shut down over a recent controversy on explicit content.

Tom’s Guide

No 10: Grok changes ‘insulting’ and make deepfake creation a ‘premium service’

The changes to Grok come after regulator Ofcom said it made ‘urgent contact’ with X.

Evening Standard

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Will Britain ban X? Starmer says 'all options on table' as fury grows over Grok creating sexualised images of women and children

Pressure mounts on government to take urgent action against X

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers considering leaving X amid concern over AI tool images

Labour party chair says government having conversations about use of platform in light of sexualised Grok images

Evening Standard

Elon Musk’s Grok curbs AI image editing usage after deepfakes backlash

The tool is now limited to paying users.

The Independent UK

X could be banned in UK amid sexualised AI images concerns

Sir Keir Starmer indicated that Elon Musk’s social media platform could be blocked in the UK

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International Business Times UK

'It's Disgusting': PM Keir Starmer Puts UK Ban on X 'On the Table' Over Grok AI Deepfake Scandal

UK PM Keir Starmer condemns Elon Musk's X after its AI Grok generated deepfake sexual images, calling it 'disgusting' and warning a UK ban is possible.

The Guardian - UK

Grok AI: is it legal to produce or post undressed images of people without their consent?

Deluge of ‘nudified’ images on social media platform X raises questions about regulation of use of AI technologies

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's X Faces UK Ban — AI Fake Nudes Row Sparks Outrage and Free Speech Fears

Elon Musk's social media platform is under fire for the explicit images generated by Grok spreading on the Internet. UK regulators warn they can levy fines and even ban the platform.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Ofcom versus Grok: chatbots cannot be allowed to undress children

Editorial: A wave of humiliating sexualised imagery must prompt regulators and politicians to step up

The Independent UK

Former Labour minister tells Starmer’s government to quit X

It is ‘unconscionable to use the site for another minute’, Louise Haigh said

Evening Standard

Maya Jama asks AI chatbot Grok not to modify or edit photos of her

It comes after regulator Ofcom said it contacted X after reports that users have prompted the tool to generate sexualised images of people.

Marie Claire

Grok’s AI Sexual Abuse Isn’t a ‘Trend’, It’s a Threat to Women.

How the language around Grok’s AI abuse minimises harm to women and lets platforms off the hook

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