UK woman targeted by Grok-generated deepfake images, government criticised for slow response

Summary

Jess Davies, a Welsh presenter, accused the UK government of delaying action that could have prevented the spread of deepfake sexual images created by Grok AI, an AI chatbot developed by X (owned by Elon Musk). The incident occurred in the UK, with Davies based in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, and involved the non-consensual creation and sharing of explicit images of her via X. The UK government announced new legislation this week to criminalize the creation of such AI-generated content, although the law had been ready since June 2025. X has restricted access to Grok AI’s image function to paying users, but free access via the app is still reported. The UK's online regulator, Ofcom, is investigating whether Grok AI violated online safety laws. The incident has sparked wider concerns about misogyny and the impact of AI on privacy and digital safety.