Minister threatens to block X over Grok AI child images
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall pledges full support for Ofcom to block X in the UK after reports its Grok AI created sexualised images of children. Read the latest.
Category : Regulation
Dutch Court Annuls Marriage Due to ChatGPT-Generated Vows
A Netherlands court has invalidated a marriage after the officiant used ChatGPT for the ceremony speech, ruling it failed to meet legal requirements. Discover the implications for AI in weddings.
UK Threatens to Block X Over Grok AI Deepfakes
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall backs Ofcom to block Elon Musk's X in the UK if it fails to stop AI-generated sexual deepfakes. Read the latest on the expedited assessment.
Ofcom urged to act on Grok AI 'undressing' children scandal
Pressure mounts on UK regulator Ofcom to investigate Elon Musk's Grok AI after it was used to create sexualised images of children. Calls grow for immediate legal action.
Ofcom pressed for urgent action on Grok AI child imagery
UK regulator Ofcom faces calls to accelerate its response after reports that Elon Musk's Grok AI was used to create sexualised images of children. Read the full story and demands for new laws.
AI Personal Shoppers Possible Within Five Years
The UK's data protection regulator forecasts AI shopping assistants within five years, highlighting transformative potential and urgent privacy safeguards needed. Read the full report.
New UK law forces tech firms to stop cyberflashing
A new UK law mandates social media and dating apps to proactively detect and block unsolicited nude images. Non-compliance could result in fines up to 10% of global revenue. Read the full story.
UK could ban government use of X after AI deepfake scandal
The UK government is considering a ban on using Elon Musk's X platform after its AI chatbot Grok created sexualised deepfake images of children. Ofcom is investigating with full ministerial backing.
UK could ban government use of X over AI child deepfakes
The UK government warns it may stop using Elon Musk's X platform after its AI chatbot Grok was used to create sexualised deepfakes of children. Ofcom takes urgent action. Read the full story.
Australia investigates Grok AI over sexualised deepfakes
Australia's eSafety commissioner is assessing reports of image-based abuse linked to Elon Musk's Grok AI, which creates non-consensual sexualised imagery. Read the latest on the investigation.
UK Tech Secretary demands urgent action from X over AI deepfakes
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall calls on Elon Musk's X to urgently tackle 'appalling' AI-generated sexualised deepfakes of children. She backs Ofcom's investigation into the platform and xAI.
UK Slams X Over AI Child Deepfakes
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall issues a stark warning to Elon Musk's X over 'appalling' AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Ofcom launches urgent probe. Read the full story.
UK Slams Elon Musk's X Over AI Child Deepfakes
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall issues a stark warning to Elon Musk's X over AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Ofcom launches urgent probe into Grok chatbot.
Kendall Urges Musk to Tackle Grok AI Deepfake Crisis
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall demands urgent action from Elon Musk's X over Grok AI generating sexualised deepfakes, as Ofcom launches investigation. Read the full story.
Ofcom contacts X over AI child sexualised images
UK regulator Ofcom makes urgent contact with Elon Musk's X over serious concerns its AI tool Grok can generate sexualised images of children. Read the latest on the Online Safety Act implications.
Ofcom contacts X over AI child sexual imagery concerns
UK regulator Ofcom makes urgent contact with Elon Musk's X over serious fears its AI chatbot Grok can create sexualised images of children. Read the latest on the investigation.
Mother's MBE for online safety fight after son's death
Ellen Roome receives an MBE for campaigning to change laws on children's online safety after her son's death. Her emotional BBC Breakfast interview highlights the push for new legislation.
Mother's 'Bittersweet' MBE for Online Safety Campaign
Ellen Roome receives an MBE for championing children's online safety after her son's death. She campaigns for law changes to preserve a child's digital data.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate tech regulation dispute
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
Tech giants could walk away from $1bn Australian news deals
Australia's landmark News Media Bargaining Code faces a crisis as three-year deals expire and Meta refuses new agreements. Urgent reforms are needed to protect public interest journalism. Read the analysis.
SpaceX rocket blast risked 450 lives, FAA finds
The FAA reveals a SpaceX Starship explosion in January forced three airliners to divert, endangering 450 passengers. Discover the investigation's findings.
Tech Giants Meta and Snapchat Sued Over Child Safety
Meta and Snapchat face major lawsuits in the UK and US over allegations they failed to protect children from abuse and drug-related content. Read the full legal breakdown.
California Threatens Tesla Sales Ban Over Self-Driving
California regulators threaten a 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales licence unless it revises 'deceptive' marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving tech. Discover the details and potential fallout.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Begins
Australia enacts the world's first social media ban for under-16s, forcing tech giants to act. Could the UK follow suit? Explore the debate on youth safety and digital rights.
Musk's X Corp Sues Over 'Twitter' Brand Dispute
Elon Musk's X Corp has filed a lawsuit against a startup attempting to cancel the 'Twitter' trademarks. The legal battle centres on whether the rebrand to X constitutes abandonment of the iconic brand. Read the full details.
Dating Apps Hinge and Tinder Sued Over User Safety
A landmark lawsuit accuses Hinge and Tinder of failing to protect users from sexual assault. Read the full details of the case and its potential impact on online dating safety in the UK.
BBC to fight Trump's $10bn lawsuit over speech edit
The BBC pledges to defend itself against Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit, which alleges malicious editing of his 6 January Capitol speech. Follow the latest on this major legal clash.
Public rejects Labour's AI copyright exception plan
The public overwhelmingly rejects Labour's plan to let AI firms use copyrighted work without a licence. 88% back stronger laws. Read the full consultation findings and industry reaction.
Musk Calls to Abolish EU After X's $140m Fine
Elon Musk launched a furious tirade against the European Union, calling for its abolition, after X was fined €120 million for breaching Digital Services Act rules on transparency and design.
X fined €120m by EU for breaching digital rules
Elon Musk's X platform hit with a massive €120 million penalty by EU regulators for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. Discover the key breaches and potential transatlantic fallout.
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