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UK considers banning X over AI-generated n¥de images of women and children
The United Kingdom may move to block social media platform X following reports that its AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate n¥de images of women and children.
According to a report published by The Telegraph on Thursday, January 8, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has asked media regulator Ofcom to explore “all options” after learning that such images were allegedly being created through the platform’s AI tools.
Reacting strongly, Starmer described the situation as unacceptable, stating that the content is “disgraceful” and “not to be tolerated,” while insisting that X must act swiftly to remove the material or face consequences.
Under the UK’s Online Safety Act of 2023, the government has wide powers to regulate harmful online content, especially material involving children. The law allows authorities to restrict or completely ban platforms that repeatedly fail to remove illegal content, including child ab¥se material and non-consensual explicit images.
X, formerly known as Twitter, reportedly has about 650 million users globally, with roughly 20 million based in the UK.
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has reacted by resharing a post warning against the potential ban, claiming the platform is the leading news source in the UK. Musk has also previously criticised the Online Safety Act, alleging it is designed to suppress free expression.
Meanwhile, Ofcom confirmed it has opened an investigation into X and has made urgent contact with the company. However, any decision to ban the platform would require a full legal process, including a formal investigation.
If X fails to address the regulator’s concerns, Ofcom could legally move to block access to the platform across the UK.
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