Ofcom’s investigation into X’s Grok chatbot signals the end of AI self-regulation. What it means for CEOs, boards, insurers, and regulatory liability in 2026.

The UK’s media regulator has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act. "There have been deeply concerning reports of the Grok AI chatbot account on X being used to create and share undressed images of people — which may amount to intimate image abuse or pornography — and sexualized images of children that may amount to child sexual abuse material (CSAM),

The government has urged the regulator Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X over concerns about unlawful AI images created on the site.

Community radio leaders want Ofcom to set out clear plans for new FM licences, arguing many communities still rely on free local broadcasting alongside digital radio

Tech minister Liz Kendall says the government will back a robust regulatory response Ofcom is investigating X over potential violations of the Online Safety Act, Britian's comms watchdog has confirmed.

A suicide forum used by two young people who fatally poisoned themselves has been warned it could be fined up to £18m for breaching the UK's Online Safety Act. Vlad Nikolin-Caisley, 17, and Aimee Walton, 21, both from Southampton, died after taking poison recommended in the online pro-suicide chat room.

Elon Musk has hit back at Keir Starmer saying the UK “just want to suppress free speech” and reposting a fake AI image of the prime minister wearing a bikini.The government has threatened to ban social media site X due to the misuse of its AI tool, Grok, to generate sexualised images of children and women.

Ofcom launches formal investigation into X after reports Grok AI was used to create non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.