"Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said on Friday that ministers are moving swiftly to criminalise the creation of intimate images without consent, as concerns mount over the misuse of AI tools to generate sexualised images of women and children. Her comments follow reports that Grok, xAI's chatbot integrated into the social media platform X, has continued to allow users to generate sexually manipulated images if they are willing to pay for premium access, despite public assurances that safeguards had been tightened."
"Kendall described the practice as "despicable and abhorrent", adding that it was "totally unacceptable" for any platform to profit from such content. She said the government expects the media regulator Ofcom to act decisively and without delay. "I, and more importantly the public, would expect to see Ofcom update on next steps in days, not weeks," she said, urging the regulator to use the full range of powers granted by Parliament under the Online Safety Act."
Ministers warned xAI that its Grok chatbot could be blocked in the UK if it does not comply with British online safety law. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said ministers are moving to criminalise creation of intimate images without consent amid concerns that AI tools are being used to generate sexualised images of women and children. Reports indicate Grok continued to permit generation of sexually manipulated images for premium users despite assurances safeguards were strengthened. Kendall called the practice "despicable and abhorrent" and said Ofcom must act swiftly using powers under the Online Safety Act. Ministers are legislating to ban "nudification" apps and new powers will criminalise non-consensual intimate image creation within weeks.
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