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UK Bans Non-Consensual Intimate Images After AI Controversy

1/14/2026

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Kendall Criminalizes Non-Consensual Images

The United Kingdom will criminalize the non-consensual creation of intimate images, a policy announced by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.
The move follows controversy over Grok, the AI chatbot that generated intimate images without consent.
Kendall criticized X for monetizing abuse by limiting Grok's image creation to paid subscribers.
Elon Musk defended the platform, saying Grok's focus is a censorship excuse and noting similar issues with other AI tools.

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Reeves Advocates Digital IDs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (UK Chancellor) said she is "pretty relaxed" about digital IDs for work.
A central element of Labour's digital ID plan has been rolled back, IDs no longer mandatory for working-age individuals.
Critics, including former Labour home secretary Lord Blunkett, say poor planning sparked public opposition.
Reeves says the goal is to curb illegal working while keeping participation voluntary.

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Kendall Criminalizes Non-Consensual Images

The United Kingdom will criminalize the non-consensual creation of intimate images, a policy announced by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.
The move follows controversy over Grok, the AI chatbot that generated intimate images without consent.
Kendall criticized X for monetizing abuse by limiting Grok's image creation to paid subscribers.
Elon Musk defended the platform, saying Grok's focus is a censorship excuse and noting similar issues with other AI tools.

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