James O'Brien Daily Why is Elon Musk allowed to profit from child sexual images?
Jan 13, 2026
A heated discussion unfolds about Elon Musk's role in regulating AI-generated content, particularly concerning child sexual images. Sir Keir Starmer warns of potential consequences for social media platforms that fail to act. The moral complexities of technology are explored, revealing how deepfakes can facilitate abuse and extortion. Listeners share personal impacts, highlighting the urgent need for accountability. The debate extends to proposed social media bans for under-16s in the UK, raising concerns about the harmful effects of these platforms on youth.
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AI Deepfakes Create A New Abuse Gate
- James O'Brien frames AI-generated sexual images of children as a new, large-scale abuse vector that must be shut down immediately.
- He argues platforms profiting from tools that let strangers "undress" children are enabling and normalising abuse.
Moderator Witnesses Abuse And Platform Failure
- Siobhan describes moderating X and confronting accounts that minimise harm, getting blocked and abused in return.
- She warns paid access to Grok's features and lack of multi-agency reporting make the platform a tool for paedophiles.
Tool Providers Can Be Complicit
- Jim links platform provision of tools to complicity, comparing tech facilitators to historical abusers.
- He suggests legal and reputational avenues should hold platform owners accountable for enabling abuse.