X's response to Grok sexualised images scandal 'insulting' to victims of misogyny, says No 10 - UK politics live. The Prime Minister's spokesperson has described X's decision to turn off the Grok AI image creation function as "insulting" to victims of misogyny, arguing that it is a weak solution to a problem that requires more substantial action.
In contrast to X's move, the government will prioritize stopping the production of abhorrent images and taking action to prevent their distribution. The spokesperson stated that if another media company had displayed unlawful images in town centres, they would have taken immediate action to remove them or faced public backlash.
The government is also considering all options to address the issue, including working with Ofcom to take any necessary actions. No 10 has expressed its commitment to protecting victims of misogyny and sexual violence from these types of image creations.
This move comes as X responds to a scandal surrounding the creation and distribution of sexualised deepfake images on their platform. The Grok AI function allowed users to create and share such images, sparking widespread criticism and calls for greater regulation of such content online.
In response to the criticism, X has turned off the feature for most users. However, some experts argue that this is not enough, and that more substantial action is needed to address the underlying issues driving the creation and distribution of such content.
The No 10 spokesperson's comments highlight the government's concerns about the impact of online platforms on victims of misogyny and sexual violence. They also underscore the need for greater regulation and accountability in the tech industry to prevent the spread of such harmful content.
As the debate around this issue continues, it remains to be seen what further actions will be taken by X and the government to address the problem of Grok's AI function and other platforms that enable the creation and distribution of sexualised deepfake images.
In contrast to X's move, the government will prioritize stopping the production of abhorrent images and taking action to prevent their distribution. The spokesperson stated that if another media company had displayed unlawful images in town centres, they would have taken immediate action to remove them or faced public backlash.
The government is also considering all options to address the issue, including working with Ofcom to take any necessary actions. No 10 has expressed its commitment to protecting victims of misogyny and sexual violence from these types of image creations.
This move comes as X responds to a scandal surrounding the creation and distribution of sexualised deepfake images on their platform. The Grok AI function allowed users to create and share such images, sparking widespread criticism and calls for greater regulation of such content online.
In response to the criticism, X has turned off the feature for most users. However, some experts argue that this is not enough, and that more substantial action is needed to address the underlying issues driving the creation and distribution of such content.
The No 10 spokesperson's comments highlight the government's concerns about the impact of online platforms on victims of misogyny and sexual violence. They also underscore the need for greater regulation and accountability in the tech industry to prevent the spread of such harmful content.
As the debate around this issue continues, it remains to be seen what further actions will be taken by X and the government to address the problem of Grok's AI function and other platforms that enable the creation and distribution of sexualised deepfake images.
but tho the gov is right, more substantial action is needed 
it cant just sit back & watch victims of misogyny suffer thru this 
they need to take firmer steps 2 address the issue 
maybe x can partner w/ gov or orgs that specialize in combating online abuse 
and btw why is grk ai still available 4 users who created those abhorrent images? 
didn't they get their due punishment yet? 
This whole situation with Grok and their AI image creation feature is a huge wake-up call for all of us. We need to take responsibility for our online actions and hold those in power accountable too. I don't think turning off the feature for most users is enough, we need more concrete measures to be taken. It's time for tech companies to step up and regulate themselves before it's too late.
. I mean, turn off the feature? That's not enough! 
It's like they're trying to downplay the issue or something. And what really gets my goat is that the government is actually taking this seriously and pushing for real change. Like, if a company just leaves it up to themselves to decide how to handle these issues, it's just gonna keep happening over and over again 
. We need stricter regulations in place to prevent the spread of harmful content online. It's not that hard, guys! 
like no one deserves to see those pics and it's not fair on the victims 
X's move to shut down their feature is a good start but we need more 
they should work with tech companies to crack down on these platforms that are enabling this crap 
. I mean, X's decision to turn off their AI function was a start, but the government needs to do more 
. It's not just about X or Grok, it's about creating a safe space for everyone online 
. And yeah, I get it, no one wants to see these images again, but we need better solutions than just turning off the feature 
. The government needs to work with tech companies and experts to find a way to prevent this kind of content from being created in the first place 
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they should've done more like, a total overhaul of their system or something 
but i guess turning off the feature for most users is better than nothing 
what really gets me is that some ppl are saying it's an insult to victims of misogyny... um isn't the point to stop the creation and distribution of those images in the first place? 
. The real problem is how those AI tools are being used in the first place 
. It feels like X is only taking responsibility for their part in enabling this content, rather than really addressing the root causes of why it was created in the first place 
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. But what about holding the people creating and sharing this stuff accountable? 
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. What's the plan for really addressing this problem? How are we going to prevent it from happening in the first place? 
they're not even addressing the root cause of the issue which is how easy it is for users to create and distribute this stuff in the first place... turning off a feature is just band aid solution 
what we really need is more concrete action to hold platforms accountable for policing their own content 
what about holding these platforms accountable? or providing support for the victims of this kind of exploitation? that's what we should be talking about 
. I mean, it's not just about X or the government, it's about the victims who are getting hurt by this stuff 
. Turning off the feature might seem like a good start, but trust me, that's just the tip of the iceberg 
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. It's not enough to just slap some rules together or hand it over to Ofcom 
I think its a bit harsh on X for just turning off the feature without giving them a chance to address the issue properly 
The government's response comes across as kinda heavy-handed imo 
. And what about the responsibility that comes with having a platform? Shouldn't X be doing more to actively prevent this kind of thing from happening on their site? 
. If you're gonna make a platform where users can create and share these images, shouldn't there be more robust safeguards in place? It feels like X is just sweeping the problem under the rug for now 
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. But what about the platforms themselves? Shouldn't they be doing more to prevent this kind of content from being created and shared in the first place?