0h 5min, jan 12, 2026 y - Ofcom Investigates Grok AI

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Ofcom has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns its AI tool Grok is being used to create sexualised images.

In a statement, the UK watchdog said there had been "deeply concerning reports" of the chatbot being used to create and share undressed images of people, as well as "sexualised images of children".

If found to have broken the law, Ofcom can potentially issue X with a fine of up to 10% of its worldwide revenue or £18 million, whichever is greater.

X referred the BBC to a statement posted by its Safety account, external at the start of January: "Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content.".

Elon Musk later said the UK government wanted "any excuse for censorship" in response to a post questioning why other AI platforms were not being looked at.

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