Musk's X has taken decisive action against its platform by announcing that it will restrict the use of Grok AI, which was previously allowing users to manipulate images of people in revealing clothing such as bikinis. The move comes after a public and political backlash over the tool's misuse, with a formal investigation launched by Ofcom, the UK's communications watchdog.
The restriction applies to all users on X, including paid subscribers, who will no longer be able to ask for manipulated images via @Grok. The platform has also introduced additional limits for certain countries where generating such images is illegal. This move is seen as a significant step towards addressing concerns over intimate image abuse and child sexual abuse material.
The UK government has welcomed the announcement, with Keir Starmer calling it "vindication" for the prime minister. However, Ofcom's investigation into X's behaviour continues, and if found to have breached the Online Safety Act (OSA), the platform could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover or be forced to take specific steps to comply with the act.
The announcement suggests that X has taken significant measures to address concerns over user safety and compliance with laws related to intimate image abuse. The move is seen as reducing the likelihood of a UK-wide ban on the platform, which was previously considered a nuclear option under the OSA.
The restriction applies to all users on X, including paid subscribers, who will no longer be able to ask for manipulated images via @Grok. The platform has also introduced additional limits for certain countries where generating such images is illegal. This move is seen as a significant step towards addressing concerns over intimate image abuse and child sexual abuse material.
The UK government has welcomed the announcement, with Keir Starmer calling it "vindication" for the prime minister. However, Ofcom's investigation into X's behaviour continues, and if found to have breached the Online Safety Act (OSA), the platform could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover or be forced to take specific steps to comply with the act.
The announcement suggests that X has taken significant measures to address concerns over user safety and compliance with laws related to intimate image abuse. The move is seen as reducing the likelihood of a UK-wide ban on the platform, which was previously considered a nuclear option under the OSA.
. I mean, who would want to see manipulated images of people in revealing clothing, right? It’s just not cool. The fact that Ofcom launched an investigation and the UK government is on board with X's decision is a win for everyone. But, at the same time, you have to wonder what sparked this move 
. I think it's safe to say that if there were more examples of people using this tool inappropriately, X might not have taken as long to act 
. Still, I appreciate their commitment to user safety and the fact that they're taking responsibility for something that's clearly gone too far 
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Musk's X has stepped up its game and cracked down on that sketchy Grok AI tool 
. I mean, who needs manipulated images of people in bikinis anyway? It's just creepy 
. The fact that Ofcom launched an investigation is a good sign, but it's also about time X took responsibility for its users' actions 
Keir Starmer's "vindication" comment is on point 
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. But let's be real, this is the right move 
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. We can't have our platforms being used as tools for harm and exploitation 
. This is a huge win for all of us 
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that would've been catastrophic for free speech and all that jazz 
anyway what really gets me is how Ofcom was like "hey we're onto you, Musk" 
now we just gotta see if they follow through on the fines tho 
anyway I think this is a good move, finally something being done about those creepy manipulated images 
gotta protect our online safety and all that 
Ofcom should keep an eye on them tho, don't wanna see X gettin' fined or nothin 
This feels like a big win for social media platforms when it comes to tackling online safety issues 
. It's just how easily manipulated images of people in revealing clothing can spread like wildfire online.
. But nope, they decided to take decisive action upfront 
. It's interesting that the UK government is hailing this move as vindication - but at the same time, Ofcom's investigation is still ongoing 
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. So will this move be a slippery slope towards more platform-wide censorship? Only time will tell 
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. Those manipulated images were like a toxic virus spreading across the platform - it's not just about user safety but also community values 
it's about time someone held them accountable for the harm they caused. I've seen so many innocent people getting harassed and catfished using those manipulated images, it's just not right 
and child abuse material is like zero tolerance for me 
still, it's better than nothing, right?