The decision to launch the formal investigation was made after Ofcom reviewed available evidence “as a matter of urgency”. Ms Kendall said: “I welcome Ofcom’s urgency in launching a formal investigation today. “It is vital that Ofcom complete this investigation swiftly because the public – and most importantly the victims – will not accept any delay. Speaking before the investigation was launched, she said: “I think banning X is the wrong answer. “My fear is we will end up suppressing Grok and further suppressing free speech and we do not want to do that.”

Source: The Times January 12, 2026 11:42 UTC