U.K. says ban on Elon Musk's X platform "on the table" over Grok AI sexualized images

January 10, 2026

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering banning Elon Musk's X platform over its AI tool Grok generating non-consensual sexualized images.
Grok's image editing tool has been used to create digitally altered, sexualized photos of real people, including minors.
Starmer stated that such content is "unlawful" and "not to be tolerated," vowing to explore all regulatory options.
Limiting access to Grok's image generation tool to paying subscribers was called "insulting" by a UK government spokesperson.
Under the UK's Online Safety Act, sharing intimate images without consent is a criminal offense, with potential penalties including fines or a ban.
UK regulator Ofcom is aware of the concerns and is in contact with X and xAI to assess compliance with legal duties.
X (formerly Twitter) has faced similar scrutiny from regulators in the EU and the US.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has threatened to sanction the UK government if X is banned in Britain.

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