UK media regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over concerns that its AI chatbot, Grok, is being used to generate sexualized deepfake images, including content involving children.
The watchdog said the reports are “deeply concerning.”
🧵 We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it has complied with its duties to protect people in the UK from illegal content. ⬇️
— Ofcom (@Ofcom) January 12, 2026
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If violations are confirmed, X could face fines of up to 10% of global revenue or £18 million, according to the BBC.
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