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• UK makes generating explicit AI content a crime.
• Ofcom investigates Grok AI for user protection compliance.
• This follows a previous ban on sharing deepfakes in the UK.

Grok AI Targeted in UK Law Over Sexually-Explicit AI Image Generation

The United Kingdom is taking a firm stance against the misuse of artificial intelligence, specifically targeting the generation and requesting of sexually explicit content. Starting this week, such activities will be classified as criminal offenses. This move comes on the heels of a previously implemented ban on sharing deepfakes, signaling a growing concern over AI's potential for misuse.

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is actively investigating Grok AI. The investigation aims to determine whether the service is adhering to its responsibilities in safeguarding users and preventing the creation and distribution of inappropriate content. This formal inquiry highlights the increasing scrutiny AI platforms face regarding their ethical and legal obligations.