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Technology Secretary threatens to block UK access to X over Grok deepfakes

Ofcom said it was undertaking an ‘expedited assessment’ after X and XAi responded to its urgent contact on Monday.

Evening Standard

US seizes another tanker trying to break Venezuela naval blockade

The Olina seized Friday is "another 'ghost fleet' tanker ship suspected of carrying embargoed oil," US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

Euronews

Elder Scrolls fans are taking it well after Microsoft says it's a 'big year for games ending in 6' ahead of its upcoming Xbox Direct showcase: 'I'm practically living off hopium and copium at this point'

Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't the only big game people are waiting for.

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“The Plan All Along”: Erika Kirk Rumored To Have Lost Custody After Viral Congresswoman Claim

“This was the plan all along. Now she is free to marry JD Vance,” one detractor claimed.

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Government says changes to Grok ‘insulting’ and urges Ofcom to update ‘in days’

X has faced a backlash after reports that users of its AI chatbot had prompted it to create sexualised images of people, including children.

Evening Standard

X Accused Of 'Monetising Sexual Harassment' By Charging Users For Grok's Image Generation Tools To Sexually Harass Women

Elon Musk's Grok AI is at the centre of global outrage after its image-generation tools enabled rampant production of non-consensual and sexualised imagery.

International Business Times UK

TikTok removes Polish far-right leader’s videos after antisemitism complaints in rare move

One of the videos removed from the platform showed Polish politician Grzegorz Braun denying the existence of gas chambers at Auschwitz, one of the largest German concentration camps during World War II.

Euronews

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X-Chair X-Tech review: My kids called this an office chair built for the boss - and with its cooling, heating, and massaging features, I agree

The X-Chair X-Tech is a fantastic ergonomic option for those who desire massaging, cooling, and heating, plus the comfortable seat, great ergonomics, leg rest, and flexible armrests, all of which result in a fantastic bang for your buck

TechRadar

AI chatbot Grok restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualised deepfakes

The chatbot has been under fire over the past two weeks for generating sexually-explicit deepfakes of women and minors.

Euronews

No 10 condemns ‘insulting’ move by X to restrict Grok AI image tool

Spokesperson says limiting access to paying subscribers just makes ability to generate unlawful images a premium service

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk's Grok restricts AI image generation on X following outcry over explicit content

Elon Musk's Grok is facing more criticism and risk of being shut down over a recent controversy on explicit content.

Tom’s Guide

X UK revenues drop nearly 60% in a year as content concerns spook advertisers

Elon Musk-owned site reports plunging profits amid outcry over use of AI tool Grok to create sexually explicit imagery

The Guardian - UK

Grok paywall change ‘window dressing’ and ‘clearly’ not enough – Irish ministers

Ireland’s AI minister Niamh Smyth encouraged people to deactivate their X accounts.

Evening Standard

No 10: Grok changes ‘insulting’ and make deepfake creation a ‘premium service’

The changes to Grok come after regulator Ofcom said it made ‘urgent contact’ with X.

Evening Standard

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Lawmakers and victims criticize the choice to limit Grok's AI image generation to paid users as 'insulting' and 'not effective'

The restriction comes as regulators worldwide threaten enforcement action over Grok's generation of thousands of non-consensual deepfakes per hour.

The Independent UK

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has stopped allowing most users to generate or edit images after backlash over sexualized deepfakes

International Business Times UK

'I'm Not Black': Elon Musk Slams South Africa's 140 Discriminatory Laws – Does Reverse Racism Really Exist Here?

Elon Musk says South Africa's race laws block Starlink because he's 'not Black.'

Evening Standard

Will Britain ban X? Starmer says 'all options on table' as fury grows over Grok creating sexualised images of women and children

Pressure mounts on government to take urgent action against X

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UK ministers considering leaving X amid concern over AI tool images

Labour party chair says government having conversations about use of platform in light of sexualised Grok images

Evening Standard

Elon Musk’s Grok curbs AI image editing usage after deepfakes backlash

The tool is now limited to paying users.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE

Victim-blaming began almost as soon as Renee Nicole Good was killed – we examine the claims and the reality

The Guardian - UK

Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery

Editing function to be limited to paying subscribers after X threatened with fines and regulatory action

International Business Times UK

'It's Disgusting': PM Keir Starmer Puts UK Ban on X 'On the Table' Over Grok AI Deepfake Scandal

UK PM Keir Starmer condemns Elon Musk's X after its AI Grok generated deepfake sexual images, calling it 'disgusting' and warning a UK ban is possible.

Newslaundry

Vembu’s lawyer claims $1.7 billion bond order ‘invalid’, Pramila’s lawyer says it remains in force

On January 8, 2026, The News Minute published an exclusive story reporting a California court’s order directing Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond to protect his ex-wife Pramila Srinivasan’s rights in their ongoing divorce case.

The Guardian - UK

Grok AI: is it legal to produce or post undressed images of people without their consent?

Deluge of ‘nudified’ images on social media platform X raises questions about regulation of use of AI technologies

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