United Kingdom, Jan. 12 -- UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X after its AI chatbot Grok was found to be used to generate sexualised deepfake images, including non-consensual material and imagery involving children.

The probe follows what Ofcom described as "deeply concerning reports" that Grok's image-editing tools were being used to undress people without consent and create explicit content that was then shared on X.

It has been reported multiple examples of such images have been circulating on the platform, with one woman saying more than 100 altered images of her had been created.

If Ofcom concludes that X has breached the UK's Online Safety Act, the regulator has the power to fine the company up to ...