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UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

January 12, 2026

The UK is set to implement a new law targeting the creation of non-consensual intimate images, particularly in relation to concerns over Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized that AI-generated images of individuals without consent are not harmless but rather tools for abuse. The law will also prohibit companies from providing tools for creating such content.

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The UK will enforce a law against non-consensual intimate images this week.
The law addresses concerns related to Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall described AI-generated harmful images as 'weapons of abuse'.
The law will make it illegal for companies to supply tools for creating non-consensual images.
Users prompting Grok to create illegal content will face the same consequences as uploading it.

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UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

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UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week

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