UK: Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
Source: BBC
Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
12 January 2026
Laura Cress,Technology reporter and Liv MacMahon, Technology reporter
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over concerns its AI tool Grok is being used to create sexualised images.
In a statement, the UK watchdog said there had been "deeply concerning reports" of the chatbot being used to create and share undressed images of people, as well as "sexualised images of children".
If found to have broken the law, Ofcom can potentially issue X with a fine of up to 10% of its worldwide revenue or £18 million, whichever is greater.
X referred the BBC to a statement posted by its Safety account at the start of January: "Anyone using or prompting Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content.".
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