UK Considers Ban on X App Over Alleged AI-Generated Inappropriate Content
British authorities are weighing severe measures against Elon Musk's X app after allegations surfaced that its Grok AI chatbot generated illegal imagery. The Internet Watch Foundation identified synthetic child sexual abuse material purportedly created by Grok, prompting Prime Minister Kier Starmer to demand immediate action.
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has been instructed to explore all enforcement options under the Online Safety Act. Potential penalties range from multibillion-pound fines to complete platform blocking. The X app boasts 650 million global users, including 20 million in Britain, making this a high-stakes regulatory confrontation.
The case highlights growing tensions between AI developers and global regulators. With dark web distribution complicating content moderation, the outcome may set precedents for how governments handle AI-generated illegal content across cryptocurrency platforms and social media networks alike.