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

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UK Government Threatens Action Against Twitter Over Leaked Sexualised AI Images of Women and Children

The UK government has vowed to take swift action against social media platform X, also known as Twitter, over its handling of leaked sexualised AI images of women and children. Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated that the platform "is not doing enough to keep its customers safe online" after it was revealed that X's built-in AI tool, Grok, had been used to generate hundreds of manipulated images.

Kyle described the incident as "appalling," citing a personal encounter with a Jewish woman whose image in a bikini was being generated by AI and shared online. He also expressed concern over the lack of testing and oversight regarding the AI tool's potential impact on users.

The UK government is preparing to outline possible measures against X, including the possibility of blocking the platform in the country. This move could potentially have significant repercussions for Elon Musk, who frequently posts far-right content on X.

Ofcom, the media regulator, is conducting a fast-tracked investigation into X's handling of the AI-generated images and may issue heavy fines or even ban the platform if it fails to comply with regulations.

The government has expressed support for Ofcom's actions, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stating that she expects a decision on the matter within days. The UK government views X's recent move to limit the generation and editing of AI images as an unacceptable attempt to sidestep accountability.

A US official has likened the potential UK action against X to censorship in Russia, sparking concerns over free speech. However, Kyle reiterated that the UK would stand behind Ofcom's actions, emphasizing the need for platforms like X to prioritize user safety and accountability.

 

[Street Unicycle o]

I mean, come on... The government is getting all worked up about AI images of women and kids, but what about the context? Like, are these pics just lying around waiting to be shared online or does Twitter's algorithm play a role in spreading them? I'm not saying the platform doesn't have responsibility, but let's not jump to conclusions here. And btw, Elon Musk's got every right to express himself on his platform, even if it's not everyone's cup of tea The US official's comparison to Russia is a bit far-fetched in my book. It's all about finding that balance between free speech and user safety

 

[Spectr]

I think this is a prime example of how over-regulation can stifle innovation . The government needs to be more mindful of the potential consequences of banning social media platforms. I mean, Elon Musk's free speech is about to get severely curtailed? That's not exactly what we should be aiming for . And let's not forget that AI-generated content can also have positive uses - like in art or education . It's time to think of regulations that promote safety without suffocating the creative potential of platforms like Twitter .

 

[My First Viki]

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s wild how quickly people are willing to jump on a bandwagon about free speech vs platform responsibility . Like, yeah, social media platforms have got to keep users safe online, but at the same time we can't just shut down entire platforms for being imperfect.

I mean, what's the actual solution here? Are we gonna block X and see how that works out in practice? Or are we just gonna keep piling on Elon Musk as a scapegoat for Twitter's mistakes ? It feels like the UK government is trying to play both sides against each other without really thinking about the consequences.

And what about the actual impact of these AI-generated images? Like, are they actually being used to harm people, or are they just getting a lot of attention because we're all still weirded out by the idea of AI creating explicit content ? Maybe instead of taking action against X, we should be having a more nuanced conversation about what's acceptable online and how to keep users safe without stifling free speech too much.

 

[Monster Driv]

I'm so down with this move ! Can't believe Twitter's been dragging its feet on this AI tool thing . Those manipulated images of women and kids are straight-up messed up , and it's the platform's responsibility to keep them off their site . Elon Musk needs to get his act together too - posting far-right stuff is one thing, but not taking steps to protect users from harm? Not cool . Ofcom should totally crack down on X if they don't shape up . It's about time we see some real accountability from social media giants .

 

[Comfort]

ugh this is so disturbing ... i mean can u imagine having ur image manipulated and shared without ur consent? it's a nightmare come true. i feel so bad for that jewish woman who was affected by it... the fact that the gov is taking action against x shows they're finally starting to care about users' safety online. but we gotta make sure this doesn't infringe on free speech too much it's a fine line to walk, i guess. anyway, i just hope x takes responsibility for what happened and makes things right

 

[Twiste]

this is getting out of hand i mean, AI images of women and children being generated and shared online without any consequences? it's not just about free speech, it's about keeping our kids safe on the internet and making sure these platforms are held accountable for their actions. but at the same time, we can't just ban the platform like that... what's the alternative? let's have a discussion about this... how do you think social media companies should be regulating themselves to prevent this kind of thing from happening again?

 

[Almighty Math Hero]

OMG, this is soooo crazy! I'm literally thinking about how messed up it is to see AI-generated images of women & kids being shared online. Like, what even is the point of that?! The fact that Twitter's built-in AI tool was used to create these images in the first place is just gross. And now they're trying to limit AI image generation as an excuse? No way!

I'm so down for the UK government taking action against Twitter, though. It's about time someone held them accountable for keeping their users safe online. I mean, who wants to scroll through a platform and see creepy, manipulated images of women & kids?! Not me, that's for sure

Can we please talk more about this in the comments? I'm all ears!

 

[Tough Touca]

I'm shocked by this whole thing... I mean, what's next? Are we gonna be living in some sci-fi movie where AI is controlling our online lives? The fact that Twitter, of all places, had a built-in tool generating creepy AI images of women and kids is just... wrong. And now the UK government is threatening to block them like they're some kind of rogue company? It's like they're saying "we're not gonna let you online, unless you shape up your act".

I mean, I get it, safety first and all that, but come on... shouldn't we be talking about this in a more nuanced way? Like, how are these AI tools being developed in the first place without any real oversight? And what's with Elon Musk posting all this crazy stuff online anyway? It's like he thinks he's above the law or something...

Anyway, I hope Ofcom gets to the bottom of this and slaps some sense into Twitter. We need to protect our users from this kind of thing before it's too late.

 

[Naught1309]

the uk gov should defo take action against twitter they cant just chill while their AI tool is getting used to create sick manipulated images of women & kids its not just about free speech either thinkin ppl are gonna be traumatized by these images is a real concern plus if elon musk gets his way with x idc how much he says im all for protectin our online safety

 

[Lonely]

I'm so fed up with Twitter right now . I mean, what's going on with this Grok AI tool? It sounds like a total mess . Can't believe they didn't test it properly before letting it loose on the internet. And now we're stuck with all these creepy manipulated images of women and kids being shared online . And don't even get me started on Elon Musk's posts - I mean, come on, dude .

I'm not surprised that the UK government is taking action, though. It's about time someone stood up for user safety online . But at the same time, I worry about the implications for free speech. Is this just going to be a slippery slope where platforms start censoring themselves left and right? .

I wish Twitter would take some responsibility for its own messes instead of trying to pawn it off on Ofcom . And what's with the lack of transparency around all this? It's like they're trying to hide something . Can't we just have a straightforward conversation about AI and safety online without all the drama ?

 

[Obedient Orangutan]

omg can you even imagine what kind of harm these manipulated AI images could be doing to ppl especially kids ? i feel so bad for that jewish woman who had her image used in such a way its totally unacceptable and i'm all for the UK gov taking action against Twitter they gotta make sure their customers are safe online , but at the same time we gotta be careful not to stifle free speech, you know? like, elon musk posts some wild stuff on X but does that really justify blocking the whole platform?

 

[Ashamed Alligator]

can't believe x is still using grok... i mean, who needs AI generated bikini pics of jewish women anyway? obviously not the government or our morals but seriously, if they can block facebook for being toxic (no offense to my facebook friends ), why can't they take down x's problematic content? also, when was the last time we saw a major platform take real action against hate speech instead of just banning it? anyway, looks like x is about to find out what it means to have a government watching over its virtual shoulders

 

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

omg i cant believe whats happening on twitter like what kind of AI tool lets u generate pics of kids in bikinis? how did that even happen?? and now theres talk of blocking it in the uk thats wild, dont want to lose access to my fave platform lol but seriously, gotta protect women & kids from this kinda stuff also, elon musk needs to take responsibility for his posts on there too

 

[Xerothermic Xenomorph]

OMG, THIS IS GETTING CRAZY!!! I cant believe whats happening with Twitter and AI images! Like seriously, how do they not have a system in place to stop this kinda thing? Its not just about the creepy pics of women and kids, its also about what could happen if people start playing around with that stuff. We need more accountability and regulation from social media companies ASAP I'm so down for some UK action against Twitter and I hope Ofcom gets to the bottom of this thing soon!

 

[The Harlem Gl]

This whole thing is super messed up! I mean, these AI images of women and kids being shared online? That's just not right, you know? It's like, one thing is being cyberbullied or whatever, but now we've got these manipulated images that are just straight-up creepy. And the fact that X's AI tool can do this on its own? It's like they're giving it a free pass to be a digital nightmare!

And what really gets me is that this is happening because of a lack of regulation, I guess? Like, X thought they could just let their AI tool run wild and nobody would care? But nope, the UK government is all like, "Uh-uh, we're not having it!" And you know what? They shouldn't. These platforms have to take responsibility for keeping their users safe online. It's not that hard!

But at the same time...I don't know, man. I worry about free speech and all that jazz. Do we really want to block a platform like X just because they're not doing enough to regulate their AI tool? I mean, Elon Musk is posting some wild stuff on there, but does that mean he should be banned too? It's like, where do you draw the line?

 

[Wid]

I mean, can you even? A whole platform getting threatened because of some dodgy AI-generated images of women and kids Like, what's next? Getting sued over a few memes that might offend someone's fragile ego ? The UK government is all like "Oh no, Twitter isn't doing enough to keep us safe online" And then they're gonna block the whole platform? That sounds like censorship to me . I'm not saying Twitter should be a free-for-all, but come on, let's not get too worked up over a few AI-generated images . And what about Elon Musk's far-right content? Is that really worth getting blocked from the internet?

 

[Deep]

omg I'm literally freaking out about this one!!! I mean what even is the point of having AI if we're just gonna use it to create more sexualized content?! And now the UK government is threatening to block Twitter? That's like, super scary! I get where they're coming from though, safety online is EVERYTHING. We need platforms to take responsibility for their tools and make sure they don't end up causing harm. Like what if this AI tool was used in a different context, say in education or healthcare? It's all about balance, right? Can we still have free speech but also keep our users safe? I guess only time will tell...

 

[Smoggy S]

OMG u guys! This is getting soooo serious ! I'm all about mental health and online safety, especially when it comes to kids and women being exploited with AI images . The UK gov is like, totally right in taking action against Twitter, they're not doing enough to protect their users. I mean, can u imagine if someone shared a manipulated pic of ur kid or sister? It's just so wrong!

Elon Musk needs to step up his game and take responsibility for what X allows on the platform. And btw, I don't think limiting AI image generation is an excuse to avoid accountability . Ofcom needs to investigate this ASAP and if Twitter doesn't comply, a ban might be the best thing that could happen to them.

But here's the thing...the US official saying it's like censorship in Russia makes me go " wait, what? " Can we really compare protecting users from exploitation to censorship? I think not! The UK is just trying to protect their citizens and prioritize online safety. Kudos to 'em for taking action .

 

[Better Bug]

I'm telling you, this is just a cover-up . They're trying to control what we see online and dictate how social media platforms operate. "Swift action" sounds like a nice way of saying "we're going to censor your freedom of speech" . And now they're threatening to block the platform? That's not just about keeping users safe, that's about controlling the narrative . What's really going on here is X trying to outsmart those who want to regulate AI and make it more transparent, but instead, they're using that as an excuse to silence dissenting voices .