This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. (FILES) This photograph taken on January 13, 2025 in Toulouse shows screens displaying the logo of Grok, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, the American company specializing in artificial intelligence and it's founder South African businessman Elon Musk. The UK's internet security regulator Ofcom announced on Monday, January 12, 2026, the opening of a "formal investigation" into the social network X "concerning sexually explicit images disseminated" by its artificial intelligence assistant Grok, according to a statement. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images) Article content Over the weekend, news broke that the British government was attempting to rally international support to take on Elon Musk’s social media platform X over its AI tool’s ability to create explicit deepfake images, raising fears about the sexual exploitation of women and children. According to the Telegraph, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has threatened to ban the site, held talks with “like-minded” countries, which potentially include Australia and Canada. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism.