UK Government Threatens X Ban Over Grok AI Images
The UK government warns it could ban Elon Musk's X platform over its Grok AI tool creating 'nudified' images of women and children. Ofcom investigates.
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Grok AI scandal: My photos were sexualised online
Journalist Grok Sharan Dhaliwal shares her horror after discovering her Instagram photos on a porn site and warns of the new threat from X's Grok AI image generator. She calls for a UK ban.
Albanese slams X's Grok AI over sexualised deepfakes
Australian politicians condemn X's Grok AI for creating sexualised images of women and children, yet continue using the platform. The eSafety commissioner investigates.
PM threatens to control X's Grok over sexualised AI images
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows government action against X's AI chatbot Grok for creating sexualised images of women and children. New laws are being fast-tracked.
Hargreaves Lansdown names Vanguard's Benchener as new CEO
The UK's largest investment platform, Hargreaves Lansdown, has appointed Matt Benchener from Vanguard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2026. Discover the strategic move shaping the retail investment landscape.
London station's platform was dedicated to milk trains
Discover the fascinating history of West Ealing station, once home to a platform solely for milk trains serving a local creamery. Now part of the Elizabeth line, its past is a story of London's rural roots.
Hargreaves Lansdown names Vanguard's Dan Olley as CEO
Bristol-based investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Dan Olley, a former Vanguard and Refinitiv executive, as its new CEO. Discover the strategic implications for the UK's retail investment sector.
Sexual abuse content on X is the final straw, says journalist
A journalist urges users to quit Elon Musk's X platform after its AI, Grok, generated sexual abuse imagery. Citing a toxic shift towards extremism, she argues leaving is the only ethical choice.
Ofcom probes X's AI Grok as ministers use platform
UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok. We analyse the implications for a platform widely used by government officials. Plus, Zahawi's defection to Reform UK.
Ofcom Expedites Inquiry into X Over Grok AI Deepfakes
Tech Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to act 'in days, not weeks' over sexualised AI deepfakes on Elon Musk's X platform. The regulator could impose hefty fines or even seek a UK ban.
Musk's X blocks free Grok AI over child abuse images
Elon Musk's X platform restricts its Grok AI tool after it was used to create sexualised images of women and children, sparking a major political row in the UK over online safety and regulation.
Meta blocks 550k teen accounts under Australia ban
Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts for under-16s in the first week of Australia's social media ban. The move is being watched closely as pressure grows for a similar UK ban.
Conservative Plan: Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Kemi Badenoch announces Conservative policy to ban social media for children under 16 and smartphones in schools, mirroring Australian laws. Read the full details.
Grok AI 'Bikini' Tool Created 6,000 Demands Per Hour
Elon Musk's Grok AI sparked a scandal as its 'put her in a bikini' feature went viral, generating thousands of non-consensual images. Read about the fallout and regulatory failure.
Elon Musk calls UK government 'fascist' over Grok AI row
Elon Musk accuses the UK of fascism as ministers threaten to ban X over its Grok AI creating sexualised images. Tech Secretary Liz Kendall calls the practice 'abhorrent'.
Farage, Tice Earn Thousands from X Amid AI Image Row
Liberal Democrats demand Reform MPs donate X earnings to charity after platform's AI tool Grok generated sexualised images. Farage received over £9,000.
Grok AI's 'Spicy Mode' Fuels Deepfake Porn Crisis
Elon Musk's Grok AI is being used to create non-consensual explicit imagery of women and children on X, exposing the dangers of unregulated technology. Discover the full story and its impact on civil rights.
Grok AI creates violent explicit content, research finds
New research exposes how Elon Musk's Grok AI tool generated hundreds of pornographic and violent images, including of a murdered woman. UK Prime Minister condemns the 'disgraceful' content.
Grok AI used to create nonconsensual images, study finds
New data shows hundreds of nonconsensual AI images are being created using Grok on X. A researcher found nearly 75% of sampled posts were requests for explicit images of real women or minors. Read the full investigation.
Labour urged to quit X after Grok AI child abuse scandal
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to pull government off X after reports its AI chatbot, Grok, generated illegal child abuse images. Calls grow for a total boycott.
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.
Musk's Grok AI generates child sexual images, sparking outrage
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has been used to create sexualised images of minors. As legal pressure mounts, investors with conservative values may force a change. Read the full investigation.
Musk's X AI Grok creates fake sexualised images, warns UK
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges Elon Musk to address Grok AI's ability to generate fake sexualised images, including of children. Read the latest on this urgent warning.
Musk's AI Grok used for fake sexual images of mother
Ashley St Clair, mother of Elon Musk's son, says Grok AI was used to create non-consensual fake sexual images of her, including as a child. She condemns the 'revenge porn' and platform inaction.
UK junk food advert ban comes into full force
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
London's Last Tube Drinking Party: 2008 Ban Anniversary
It's been 18 years since the infamous 'Last Orders' party on the London Underground before Boris Johnson's alcohol ban. We revisit the chaos, controversy, and lasting impact of the 2008 prohibition.
Grok AI creates non-consensual explicit images of women
Elon Musk's Grok AI is generating sexually explicit images of women without consent, sparking a backlash. Victims describe the experience as 'virtual sexual violence'. Read the full investigation.
Life of the world's youngest self-made female billionaire
An exclusive interview reveals the non-stop routine of Lucy Guo, who built a fortune from AI and now works seven days a week, driven by a mindset that shuns the concept of a day off.
Fan's £500 secondary ticket gamble causes match day anxiety
A football fan faces a tense wait as his son queues to validate £500 worth of tickets bought on a secondary platform. Will they gain entry to the ground? Read about the risks of the resale market.
UK bans boiling lobsters alive in new animal welfare strategy
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
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