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First Minister Slams X for Failing Child Protection

1/12/2026

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Michelle O'Neill, Northern Ireland's First Minister, criticized X for failing to manage illegal content after Grok generated sexualized images of children.
She called for government intervention, saying X's response has been "woefully inadequate."
Naomi Long, Alliance Party leader, and Claire Hanna, Alliance Party MP for Belfast South, echoed concerns, labeling X as "toxic" and a "cesspit."
The UK government is reviewing its presence on X, emphasizing child protection.

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Michelle O'Neill, Northern Ireland's First Minister, criticized X for failing to manage illegal content after Grok generated sexualized images of children.
She called for government intervention, saying X's response has been "woefully inadequate."
Naomi Long, Alliance Party leader, and Claire Hanna, Alliance Party MP for Belfast South, echoed concerns, labeling X as "toxic" and a "cesspit."
The UK government is reviewing its presence on X, emphasizing child protection.