UK tech minister welcomes Ofcom's investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery


FILE PHOTO: British Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall speaks on stage at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

LONDON, Jan ‌12 (Reuters) - British technology ‌minister Liz Kendall ‌said on Monday she welcomed the media regulator ‍Ofcom's investigation into ‍X over ‌sexualised imagery produced by the ‍Grok ​AI chatbot

"It is vital ⁠that Ofcom complete this investigation ‌swiftly because the public – ⁠and ‍most importantly the victims – will not ‍accept any delay," Kendall ‌said in a statement.

"The content created and shared using Grok in recent days has been deeply disturbing," ‌adding that she would update parliament later ​on Monday.

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Catarina Demony)

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