"Elon Musk's X is understood to have told the government it is acting to comply with UK law, after nearly a fortnight of public outcry at the use of its AI tool Grok to manipulate images of women and children by removing their clothes. Keir Starmer told the House of Commons on Wednesday that photographs generated by Grok had been disgusting and shameful, but said he had been informed X is acting to ensure full compliance with UK law."
"If so, that is welcome, the prime minister said. But we are not going to back down. They must act. We will take the necessary measures. We will strengthen existing laws and prepare for legislation if it needs to go further, and Ofcom will continue its independent investigation. Ofcom, the media regulator, launched its investigation into X on Monday after a deluge of sexual images appeared on Musk's platform."
"Government officials are understood to have been speaking with X, but ministers are monitoring the impact of the steps taken by the Texas-based company. There is frustration that guardrails other AI providers have put in place to prevent such images being created appear not to be used by Grok. We are keeping a close watch on the situation, Starmer said."
Grok, an AI tool on X, was used to create sexualised images by removing clothing from images of women and children, sparking public outcry. Keir Starmer called the generated photographs disgusting and shameful and said X has indicated it is acting to comply with UK law. The prime minister welcomed compliance but pledged to strengthen laws, prepare further legislation if needed, and maintain Ofcom's independent investigation. Ofcom launched an investigation after a deluge of sexual images. Officials have engaged with X while ministers monitor the company's remedial steps and note missing guardrails used by other AI providers.
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