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X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says

January 14, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that Elon Musk's platform X is taking steps to comply with UK law regarding the controversial deepfakes generated by its AI tool, Grok. This development follows a public backlash and an investigation launched by Ofcom into the dissemination of non-consensual deepfake images.

A hand holding up a phone with the words "Grok. Understand the Universe" on it against a space background

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Key Highlights

X is responding to backlash over sexualised deepfakes created by its AI tool, Grok.
Ofcom has initiated an investigation into the deepfake images.
The UK government plans to enforce laws against non-consensual deepfakes.
Sir Keir Starmer's comments were based on media reports, not direct communication with X.

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X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says

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X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says

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