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Will X be banned in the UK after Grok deepfake row and how would it happen?

The regulator has a range of powers to tackle illegal content on social media platforms

The Independent UK

Ofcom launches formal investigation into X over AI chatbot concerns

Ofcom said it will investigate the platform to determine whether it ‘has complied with its duties to protect people in the UK’ from illegal content.

Evening Standard

Starmer issues ultimatum to Musk vowing ‘fast action’ from government to end Grok abuse on X

It comes as Ofcom announces an investigation into the way X’s AI tool was used to ‘undress’ images of people without consent and sexualise women and children

The Independent UK

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UK media regulator investigating Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualised AI images

Liz Kendall describes content as vile and illegal and says Ofcom has the government’s backing to use its full powers

The Guardian - UK

New London Underground marketing criticised over accessibility concerns

Disability campaigners said that the altered signage could lead to confusion

The Independent UK

Minister to give update on X amid deepfake row

Liz Kendall will give a statement in the Commons amid reports that the chatbot Grok digitally undressed people without their consent.

Evening Standard

Malaysia and Indonesia move to ban Musk’s Grok AI over sexually-explicit deepfakes

This week, Malaysia and Indonesia have become the world’s first countries to take action against xAI’s Grok chatbot, which was found to be used to generate fake pornographic content.

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Here's What to Expect From Veralto’s Next Earnings Report

Analysts expect Veralto to deliver steady Q4 2025 growth, even as the stock has struggled to keep pace with the broader market.

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Water company boss faces calls to be moved on after 30,000 homes hit by shortages in ‘major incident’

Storm Goretti, burst water mains and a power cut are among the reasons why some customers are struggling with water pressure

The Independent UK

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Faces Backlash After Defending Grok AI Amid Deepfake Abuse Fears

The CEO of Epic Games Tim Sweeney faced heavy scrutiny after publicly defending X's AI companion Grok amid surge of deepfake content generation

International Business Times UK

UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children

Government signals support for possible Ofcom intervention on Grok as scrutiny of X’s AI tool intensifies

The Guardian - UK

Sexualised images created by AI chatbot Grok are 'weapons of abuse,' says minister in clash with Elon Musk

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told MPs that creating non-consensual intimate images will become a criminal offence from this week

Evening Standard

AI in the Lead as Emirati Scholarship Students Study at 200 Global Universities

Artificial intelligence and other future-focused majors are emerging as top priorities for Emirati scholarship students studying overseas, as the UAE expands an international education program spanning more than 200 universities across 25 countries.

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Monday briefing: How Elon Musk’s Grok is being used as a tool for digital sexual abuse

In today’s newsletter: The chatbot is being used to digitally undress photos of women and children. What can politicians actually do to stop it, and what does it say about our control of the internet?

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International Business Times UK

Instagram Security Alert After 17.5M User Data Exposure — Why Reset Emails Raised Alarms

Instagram users were left worried of a security breach and data exposure following receipt of unsolicited multiple password reset emails

International Business Times UK

EU Threatens Sanctions on Google, Microsoft and US Banks Over Trump's Greenland Claims

The European Union is preparing sanctions against major American technology companies and banks if the US refuses to withdraw renewed claims over Greenland.

PC Gamer

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argues banning Twitter over its ability to AI-generate pornographic images of minors is just 'gatekeepers' attempting to 'censor all of their political opponents'

Not the hill I'd die on, but I'm not a billionaire.

Fortune

Elon Musk asked people to upload their medical data to X so his AI company could learn to interpret MRIs and CT scans

Health care experts are worried about Grok’s potential to breach patient privacy.

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The Guardian - UK

Germany rejects RFK Jr claims about Covid vaccine exemption prosecutions

Health minister Nina Warken says Robert F Kennedy Jr’s assertions that German doctors are facing legal action are unfounded

International Business Times UK

6 Photos of Renee Good's Wife, Rebecca: Should Widow Be Arrested in Minneapolis ICE Shooting?

The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross sparks a national row. Was it self-defence or a senseless execution?

The Guardian - US

Influencers and OnlyFans models are increasingly requesting O-1 visas: ‘This is the American dream now’

Content creators are leveraging high follower counts to apply for the visa for ‘individuals with extraordinary ability’

Evening Standard

US official warns UK against ‘Russia-style’ ban on X over AI-generated images

The Government would back regulator Ofcom if it decided to implement a ban on accessing X from the UK over sexualised deepfake images.

The Independent UK

US warns UK against ‘Russia-style’ ban on Musk’s X as it plays down deepfake images

Sarah Rogers said the UK was ‘contemplating a Russia-style X ban, to protect them from bikini images’

The Guardian - UK

Pressure grows on No 10 as Burnham backs Tory call for under-16s social media ban

Labour Greater Manchester mayor says he agrees with Kemi Badenoch about need to protect young people

The Independent UK

Fake AI-generated videos shared by Musk about Venezuela received millions of views

Within hours of Donald Trump’s announcement that Venezuela’s president had been captured, social media was flooded with AI-generated media. Bryony Gooch reports

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