Ofcom, the UK's online safety regulator, has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X. This action follows deeply concerning reports that X's AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate and disseminate non-consensual deepfake sexual images of individuals, including potentially child sexual abuse material.
Ofcom contacted X on January 5, 2026, demanding an explanation for the steps taken to protect UK users, with a deadline of January 9, 2026. After receiving X's response and conducting an expedited assessment, Ofcom decided to launch a formal investigation to determine if X has breached its legal obligations under the Online Safety Act.