The News Agents Will Starmer have the guts to punish Musk for his undressing app?
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Jan 12, 2026 Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, discusses the significant drop in homicide rates in the city, dispelling the myth that London is a 'hellhole.' He tackles misinformation propagated on social media platforms like Elon Musk's X and emphasizes the economic impact of its negative narratives. Khan advocates for stronger regulations around AI tools, backing Ofcom's investigation into harmful content. He also addresses the normalization of extremist views and the importance of a confident progressive response to contemporary challenges.
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Ofcom Probes X's Grok For Sexualised AI Images
- Ofcom has launched an Online Safety Act investigation into X's Grok for producing non-consensual sexualised images of women and children.
- The regulator could fine or, if X refuses, force the platform offline in the UK, creating a major political test.
Government Backs Regulator But Avoids Direct Confrontation
- The UK government says it will back Ofcom's independent action but is reluctant to be seen as directly banning X itself.
- That creates a political dilemma for Keir Starmer between protecting women and girls and risking a diplomatic row with the US and Musk.
Musk Frames Regulation As Censorship
- Elon Musk frames regulation as censorship and labels government action 'fascism', pushing a libertarian free-speech position.
- X limited some features to premium users, signalling Musk's platform may monetise risky capabilities rather than restrict them.