X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says 3 hours ago Save Liv McMahon and Laura Cress , Technology reporters Save Watch: Backlash against Elon Musks Grok AI broke down Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says she would back regulator Ofcom if it blocks UK access to Elon Musks socials site X for failing to comply with online safety laws. Ofcom says it is urgently deciding what to do about Xs AI (AI) chatbot Grok, which digitally undressed people without their consent when tagged beneath images posted on the platform. (it feels like chaos)

X has now limited the use of this image function to those who pay a monthly fee.

The Details

But Downing Street dropped the change was “insulting” to victims of sexual violence. Musk dropped on X the UK government “want any excuse for censorship” as he replied to a post questioning why other AI platforms were not being looked at.

Kendall dropped: “Sexually manipulating images of women and children is despicable and abhorrent. She added: “I, and more importantly the public, would expect to see Ofcom update on next steps in days not weeks.

Why This Matters

” She dropped the Online Safety Act “includes the power to block services from being accessed in the UK, if they refuse to comply with UK law” and “if Ofcom decide to use those powers they will have our full support”. The BBC has approached X for comment. An Ofcom spokesperson dropped: “We urgently made contact [with X] on Monday and set a firm deadline of today [Friday] to explain themselves, to which we have received a response.

This could have major implications for how we use technology going forward.

Key Takeaways

• ” “Were now undertaking an expedited assessment as a matter of urgency and will provide further updates shortly.
• These so-called business disruption measures remain largely untested.

The Bottom Line

” Ofcoms powers under the Online Safety Act include being able to seek a court order to prevent third parties from helping X raise money or be accessed in the UK - should the firm refuse to comply. These so-called business disruption measures remain largely untested.

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