By bbc.com
Publication Date: 2026-01-09 08:39:00
Liv McMahonAnd
Laura Cress,Technology reporter
Getty ImagesThe British government says that Elon Musk’s platform
Downing Street said on Friday that the move “simply turns an AI capability that enables the creation of unlawful images into a premium service.”
This follows significant backlash after Grok digitally undressed people without their consent when they were among the on
However, the AI tool can still edit images on X when accessed through other areas of the platform, such as the built-in Edit Image feature or the separate app and website.
The BBC has contacted X for comment.
The prime minister’s official spokesman told reporters on Friday it showed that X “can respond quickly if it wants to.”
They said it was “absolutely clear that X must act and act now.”
“It’s time for X to get involved…”