Key Highlights
- "These are not just images," she said.
- "They are weapons of abuse."Announcement comes on the heels of Ofcom investigation The announcement follows fresh action from the media regulator Ofcom, which only hours earlier confirmed it had opened an investigation into X because of "deeply concerning reports" linked to Grok's ability to alter people's images.
- Kendall pressed Ofcom to move quickly.
- She urged the regulator not to let the inquiry drag on for "months and months" and asked it to publish a clear timeline as soon as possible. Right now, it is already a crime in the UK to share deepfake intimate images of adults.
- But until this week, the separate offence of actually creating or asking someone to create those images has not been actively enforced, even though the relevant legislation passed back in June 2025. Read more: Grok AI Bikini Image Controversy: IT Ministry Is Not Happy With Elon Musk's Response, Here's What Is Going OnKendall confirmed she will also classify this type of content as a "priority offence" under the Online Safety Act.
