Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Helena HortonJanuary 10, 2026 at 02:11 PM
Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban

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Elon Musk's social media platform X faces potential UK fines or a ban after its AI tool, Grok, was used to generate sexual images of women and children without consent. UK ministers, including Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, have threatened action under the Online Safety Act, potentially blocking access to X if it fails to remove the offending content. Ofcom is expected to announce action imminently. Musk responded by accusing the UK government of suppressing free speech. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese echoed the UK's concerns, condemning the use of AI for non-consensual sexualization and criticizing social media's lack of responsibility.

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