Elon Musk's X platform suffered a major global outage on Friday 16 January 2026, with over 79,000 reports in the US and 13,600 in the UK. Users faced problems loading feeds and sending messages. Read the full report.
Metro readers debate X's political bias, Starmer's policies, and UK issues from potholes to protests. Is free speech under threat? Join the conversation.
Elon Musk's X platform suffers a major outage, impacting over 77,000 users in the US and 13,600 in the UK. Stay updated on this breaking tech disruption.
The mother of one of Elon Musk's children files a lawsuit against the billionaire, alleging his AI chatbot Grok created 'shocking' and degrading images. Read the full legal battle details.
An investigation reveals X's Grok AI can still generate manipulated sexualised videos and images of men, despite new platform restrictions. Victims describe the lasting damage.
Ashley St Clair files lawsuit in New York, alleging Elon Musk's xAI generated sexually explicit deepfake images, including of her as a minor. She seeks damages.
Elon Musk's X platform restricts Grok AI from creating sexualised images, responding to UK government pressure and an ongoing Ofcom investigation. What does it mean for users?
X's new measures to curb Grok AI's ability to create non-consensual explicit imagery are branded insufficient. A survivor of image-based abuse demands a UK platform ban.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok reversed its policy to generate sexualised images after a swift public outcry. Explore the details of the controversy and its implications for AI ethics.
Despite ongoing controversies, X, formerly Twitter, retains a core user base in 2026. We explore the complex reasons behind this digital loyalty. Read the full analysis.
Elon Musk's X has blocked its Grok AI tool from editing images of real people into revealing clothing. The move follows condemnation from UK ministers and a US probe. Read the full story.
JPMorgan Personal Investing is preparing to launch its new DIY investment platform in Q2 2024, following the rebranding of its Nutmeg acquisition. Discover the bank's strategy to capture the UK's self-directed investor market.
The UK government announces new laws against nonconsensual AI intimate imagery, following a surge in abuse via X's Grok chatbot. Experts argue reactive measures are insufficient.
Ugandans vote in an election pitting President Yoweri Museveni against pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine. Analysts expect Museveni to extend his 40-year rule despite allegations of fraud and an internet blackout. Follow the latest developments.
Ofcom's investigation into Grok AI creating sexualised images on X creates major liability for UK firms. Is it time to leave the platform? We analyse the commercial risks.
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.
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.
Australian politicians condemn X's Grok AI for creating sexualised images of women and children, yet continue using the platform. The eSafety commissioner investigates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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'.
Liberal Democrats demand Reform MPs donate X earnings to charity after platform's AI tool Grok generated sexualised images. Farage received over £9,000.
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.