The UK government threatened to fine or potentially ban the social media platform X after its AI tool, Grok, was used to generate unauthorized sexually explicit and “nudified” images of women and children. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall warned that the platform could be blocked under the Online Safety Act if it fails to effectively prevent the creation of such harmful material. Elon Musk responded by accusing the UK government of attempting to “suppress free speech,” while also noting a surge in downloads for the Grok app following the controversy.
Date: January 10, 2026. Source: theguardian.com