Keir Starmer has issued a fresh update on the X AI scandal, branding the actions involved “disgusting and shameful”.

Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, sparked widespread outrage after responding to user requests to digitally remove clothing from images of individuals without their consent.

The Prime Minister said X is now “acting to maintain full compliance with UK law”, as Sir Keir vowed the Government would not back down.

During PMQ’s today, Labour MP Emily Darlington asked the Prime Minister: “If reports are correct, Elon Musk has climbed down today under pressure from this Government.

“And let’s be clear: stripping women naked without consent, whether in real life or online, is abuse.

“But we do not yet know whether what X is saying today can be trusted and this is not just happening on X.

“So will the Prime Minister join me, and men and women across this House and our country, in making it clear to every app and every AI company that we will not tolerate abuse, and that we will enforce the law to protect men, women and children in this country?”

Mr Starmer responded: “Can I thank you for raising this. The actions of Grok and X are disgusting and shameful.

“And frankly, the decision to then turn this into a premium service is horrific.

“We are absolutely determined to take action. We have made it clear that X must act and if it does not, Ofcom has our full backing. We are also introducing legislation.

“Mr Speaker, to update the House, I have been informed this morning that X is now acting to ensure full compliance with UK law. If that is the case, it is welcome but we will not back down.

“They must act. We will take the necessary measures, strengthen existing laws, and prepare further legislation if required. Ofcom will also continue its independent investigation.”

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