The Last Word with Matt Cooper The Week Trending: 'Nudification' AI Tools, Scotland's World Cup Bank Holiday & More
Jan 9, 2026
This week, Aoife Barry, a broadcaster and author known for her media insights, is joined by sports commentator Cathal Mullaney. They delve into the controversial AI 'nudification' tools and their implications for society. Aoife also critiques Elon Musk's monetization strategies for Grok, while Adrian Weckler highlights the legal responsibilities of platforms like X. The discussion shifts to Scotland's new bank holiday for the World Cup, revealing a unique cultural perspective. The panel also reflects on changing attitudes towards youth drinking and health resolutions.
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Grok's Easy Sexualisation Problem
- Grok's image-editing feature can sexualise any uploaded photo with a simple prompt, creating widespread harmful content.
- Cathal Mullaney and others say this has led to thousands of inappropriate images appearing on X per hour.
Platform Leadership Downplays Harm
- Aoife Barry says Elon Musk and X trivialise the issue and have joked about Grok's outputs instead of addressing harm.
- She warns the tool is forcing women and minorities off the platform due to targeted misogynistic content.
Grok Is Technically Distinct And Responsible
- Adrian Weckler describes Grok as a one-step tool that sexualises images, including of children and deceased people, with disturbing compliance.
- He argues responsibility lies with the platform, contrasting it to Photoshop or generic AI services.
