News · 3 February 2026
UK watchdog probes Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
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The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) opened a formal inquiry on February 3, 2026, into Elon Musk’s X and xAI over Grok AI generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes. Officials are investigating potential GDPR violations and the lack of safety protocols in the chatbot's design. This follows a January Ofcom probe threatening £18 million in fines and recent raids on X's Paris headquarters. ICO executive William Malcolm condemned the "deeply troubling" misuse of personal data.
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