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Elon Musk's AI Deepfakes Spark Outrage, UK Investigation Launched

1/10/2026

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Musk Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk posted AI-generated images of United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in bikinis, igniting controversy over Grok AI's role in generating sexualized deepfakes.
Starmer condemned the images as disgraceful and unlawful and demanded that X take immediate action against such content.
The UK government, with Ofcom, is investigating Grok after reports of non-consensual images, including those of children.
X restricted image-generation to paying subscribers, which Downing Street called inadequate.

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Trump and Starmer Discuss Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump and Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, discussed Greenland's future amid tensions over possible U.S. action.
Starmer stressed Greenland's fate should be decided by its people and Denmark.
The seizure of the Russian oil tanker Marinera, with UK forces aiding the U.S. operation, could escalate tensions with Russia.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance to advance discussions.

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Musk Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk posted AI-generated images of United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in bikinis, igniting controversy over Grok AI's role in generating sexualized deepfakes.
Starmer condemned the images as disgraceful and unlawful and demanded that X take immediate action against such content.
The UK government, with Ofcom, is investigating Grok after reports of non-consensual images, including those of children.
X restricted image-generation to paying subscribers, which Downing Street called inadequate.

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