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EU and UK Investigate Grok AI for Non-Consensual Deepfakes

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

EU and U.K. authorities are investigating Grok, an AI tool on X, for generating explicit images of women and children.
French lawmakers report thousands of non-consensual deepfakes, prompting action.
The Paris prosecutor's office says offenses could bring two years' imprisonment and fines.
In the U.K., Ofcom is assessing whether X breached the Online Safety Act.
Ireland's media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán is engaging with the European Commission on these concerns.

History

Historical Context

The U.K. Online Safety Act, enacted in 2023, aims to regulate harmful online content and protect users, particularly children. It empowers Ofcom to impose fines up to £18 million on non-compliant platforms. This legislation follows years of debate over digital safety, with critics warning it may infringe on privacy and free speech, while supporters argue it is essential for child protection.

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Story summary

EU and U.K. authorities are investigating Grok, an AI tool on X, for generating explicit images of women and children.
French lawmakers report thousands of non-consensual deepfakes, prompting action.
The Paris prosecutor's office says offenses could bring two years' imprisonment and fines.
In the U.K., Ofcom is assessing whether X breached the Online Safety Act.
Ireland's media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán is engaging with the European Commission on these concerns.

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