Elon Musk just got threatened with a total UK blackout over deepfake porn bots. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall warned xAI that ministers will pull the plug on Grok if the platform keeps ignoring safety laws. She stressed that creating non-consensual intimate pictures must become illegal immediately to protect women and children.
Reports indicate that the chatbot lets paying users generate sexualized content despite promises to fix the guardrails. Kendall called this practice despicable and noted that profiting from such material is unacceptable. She expects the media regulator Ofcom to drop the hammer within days instead of waiting around.
The official reminded the tech billionaire that local regulations allow authorities to block domestic access for services that refuse to comply. She promised full support if the regulator decides to use those heavy powers. This push aligns with upcoming rules banning apps that digitally undress people without permission.
New measures in the Crime and Policing Bill aim to close loopholes that let AI abuse spread unchecked. Kendall insisted that platforms must follow guidance on violence against women or face even harsher consequences. She concluded that online safety standards need to match real-world protections with zero excuses.
Reports indicate that the chatbot lets paying users generate sexualized content despite promises to fix the guardrails. Kendall called this practice despicable and noted that profiting from such material is unacceptable. She expects the media regulator Ofcom to drop the hammer within days instead of waiting around.
The official reminded the tech billionaire that local regulations allow authorities to block domestic access for services that refuse to comply. She promised full support if the regulator decides to use those heavy powers. This push aligns with upcoming rules banning apps that digitally undress people without permission.
New measures in the Crime and Policing Bill aim to close loopholes that let AI abuse spread unchecked. Kendall insisted that platforms must follow guidance on violence against women or face even harsher consequences. She concluded that online safety standards need to match real-world protections with zero excuses.
