Bristol MP claims Elon Musk's 'AI porn' site X is 'flagrantly illegal' (www.bristolpost.co.uk)

A Bristol MP, Kerry McCarthy, has raised grave concerns over Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter), accusing it of facilitating illegal activity by sharing AI-generated sexualized images, including those of children. McCarthy emphasized that the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated ones, breaches the Online Safety Act, and has called for the UK Government to cease using X for official communication. The urgency of the situation is highlighted by the Technology Secretary’s reaction, which described the platform's conduct as "absolutely appalling," yet no specific actions have been outlined to address the issue. The controversy centers on X's AI tool Grok, which has been reported to create deep-fake images in response to user requests, generating thousands of altered photographs that are often sexually suggestive, including non-consensual alterations of women's images and those of minors. The UK Government, alongside the media regulator Ofcom, is expected to investigate these operations, with potential regulatory actions looming that could involve significant penalties for X. The situation raises profound ethical and legal concerns within the AI/ML community, underscoring the pressing need for stricter controls and accountability regarding AI-generated content and the potential for misuse in the digital landscape.