UK bans non-consensual AI-generated intimate images, penalizing creators and platforms like X.

The UK has enacted a new law making it a criminal offense to create or share non-consensual AI-generated intimate images, including deepfakes of women and children, under the Data (Use and Access) Act. The measure, enforced under the Online Safety Act, targets both individuals and platforms like X, owned by Elon Musk, which is under investigation by regulator Ofcom for potential violations involving its Grok AI chatbot. Authorities warn that failure to comply could result in fines up to 10% of global revenue or site blocks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the misuse of AI for such content, while the government reviews its use of X. The law is part of broader efforts to combat AI-driven abuse and hold tech companies accountable.