Ofcom officially investigating X as Grok's nudify button stays switched on

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X for potential breaches of the UK Online Safety Act following reports that the Grok AI chatbot was used to generate and share non-consensual sexualized deepfakes, including content that may constitute CSAM. The report outlines mounting political pressure, existing and forthcoming UK legislation addressing intimate image abuse and AI nudification tools, possible penalties and enforcement powers (including fines and service blocking), and notes parallel international actions, with Malaysia and Indonesia restricting access to X, as the UK government urges swift and robust enforcement.