UK Authorities Take Action Against AI-Generated Deepfake Images on Social MediaTue 13th Jan, 2026The United Kingdom is intensifying its efforts to curb the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake images, particularly those involving non-consensual digital undressing and other explicit content. This move aims to address the growing misuse of AI-powered tools, such as the chatbot Grok, which have been reported to generate sexually explicit images on social media platforms. In recent weeks, the issue of AI-generated deepfakes has drawn widespread attention due to incidents involving Grok, an AI chatbot accessible via the social media platform X. In tandem with the government's announcement, the UK's media regulator, Ofcom, has launched a formal investigation into the handling of explicit AI-generated content on X. Other countries have also responded to the rise of AI-generated explicit content.

Source: The Munich Eye January 13, 2026 23:09 UTC