UK Government to Criminalize Non-Consensual AI-Generated Sexual Images

The UK government's move follows an investigation by media watchdog Ofcom into X, formerly Twitter, concerning reports that its AI chatbot, Grok, was used to generate and distribute sexualized images of women and children.

The investigation includes allegations of deepfakes targeting Members of Parliament.

Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether X breached UK law, specifically regarding claims that Grok had been used to create 'undressed images'.

The Prime Minister condemned the actions of Grok and X as 'absolutely disgusting and shameful'.

The government plans to introduce a new law under the Data (Use and Access) Act, which will also criminalize nudification apps.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall is bringing forward regulations to tighten the law on 'digital stripping'.

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has raised concerns about the government's ongoing use of X for communications.

Separately, Keir Starmer warned Elon Musk to shut down an AI tool on his social media site that permits the creation of 'disgusting' images.

Conservative technology spokesman Julia Lopez affirmed that Ofcom's action against illegal online material is appropriate.

Analysis suggests the 'AI undressing trend' is proliferating on X, facilitated by Elon Musk's Grok.

Elon Musk claims the UK Government is attempting to restrict free speech and that the use of Grok is a 'free speech' issue.

He has also characterized the government as 'fascist', sparking a heated debate about online regulation and freedom of expression.