UK regulators swarm X after Grok generated nudes from photos

Elon Musk's X platform is under fire as UK regulators close in on mounting reports that the platform's AI chatbot, Grok, is generating sexual imagery without users' consent.

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator responsible for enforcement under the Online Safety Act (OSA), said this week it had contacted X and its xAI division to demand answers. The Information Commissioner's Office also expressed concerns.

In a statement, an Ofcom spokesperson said: "We are aware of serious concerns raised about a feature on Grok... that produces undressed images of people and sexualised images of children.

"We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK. Based on their response, we will undertake a swift assessment to determine whether there are potential compliance issues that warrant investigation."

The ICO said: "We ...