The UK media regulator is probing whether ‘X’ has violated the Online Safety Act, raising questions about potential consequences. The government is considering extreme measures, including a ban on the social media platform, after it allowed the Grok AI tool to produce indecent images of women and children without their knowledge. Ofcom has launched an investigation, and ministers have expressed readiness to support a ban if deemed necessary. The likelihood of such a ban, however, remains uncertain.
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