UK to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 12, 2026 at 07:38 PM

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In January 2026, UK media regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) over concerns that its AI chatbot Grok is generating deepfake sexualized images. The investigation was prompted by reports of Grok creating nude deepfakes, which Ofcom warns could constitute intimate image abuse or child sexual abuse material. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the images as unlawful, increasing pressure on Ofcom to act. The investigation will determine whether X failed to comply with its legal obligations to protect UK users. Several countries including Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked Grok.

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Indonesia 30% Malaysia 30% JD Vance 35% David Lammy 40% Liz Kendall 50% Keir Starmer ×270% UK ×275% Ofcom ×480% X ×585% Elon Musk ×490% Grok ×795%

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deepfakes 100% ai chatbot grok 90% sexualised images 80% ofcom investigation 70% x (formerly twitter) 60% content moderation 60% child sexual abuse material 50% uk regulator 50% elon musk 40%

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