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Commons committee quits X over AI deepfake images

The influential Women and Equalities Committee has suspended its X account amid an outcry over the platform's AI tool creating non-consensual intimate imagery. MPs demand urgent action from Ofcom and the government.

Grok AI exposes Online Safety Act weaknesses

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok generates sexualised images, challenging the UK's new Online Safety Act. Critics warn the law is already outdated. Read the full analysis.

Grok AI 'see-through bikini' loophole exploited

A UK photographer says she's been targeted over 100 times by trolls using Grok AI to create sexualised images via a 'see-through bikini' prompt. Read her story and the official response.

People using AI to fake weight for weight loss jabs

An ITV probe exposes how people with healthy BMIs use photo-editing software to obtain Mounjaro prescriptions online. Experts warn this fuels disordered eating and demands urgent safeguards.

Grok AI fake images 'appalling', says UK minister

UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall demands urgent action from X over Grok AI's creation of degrading deepfake images. Ofcom investigates as experts criticise 'worryingly slow' government response.

Cabinet Ministers Targeted by Grok AI Bikini Deepfakes

Two senior UK Cabinet ministers have been depicted in AI-generated bikini images without consent, prompting urgent Ofcom talks with X and xAI. Read the full story on the disturbing rise of non-consensual deepfakes.

Mum bans smartphones for kids until age 16

A North London mum is only allowing her son a basic 'brick phone' until he's 16, citing online dangers and child development. She's calling for a wider ban in schools.

UK man's struggle with out-of-control porn use

Ben Lennard shares his journey with pornography addiction, which began in childhood and escalated in his 20s, damaging his mental health and relationships. More than half of UK therapists report a rise in similar cases.

Children Aged Five Addicted to Porn, Study Reveals

Exclusive research shows UK children are being exposed to pornography at an increasingly young age, with some developing addictions. Experts and survivors call for urgent action from parents and schools.

Ofcom urged to investigate GB News Trump interview

Media regulator Ofcom is under pressure to launch an investigation into a GB News interview with Donald Trump over claims of inaccuracy and lack of impartiality. Calls grow as complaints mount.

France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s from 2026

France is set to introduce a social media ban for children under 15 from September 2026. The draft bill, championed by President Macron, aims to protect teens from online risks. Read the full details.

Most complained about TV shows of 2025 revealed

Ofcom's 2025 report shows Love Island sparked thousands of complaints over alleged bullying, topping a list that includes GB News and Celebrity Big Brother. Discover the year's most controversial TV moments.

US visa bans hit European online safety critics

Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.

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