Summary
Campaigners say the government has delayed putting a law into practice that would make it illegal to create non-consensual deepfakes. This delay comes despite backlash against images created using Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, which can digitally undress people. Currently, it's illegal in the UK to share such images, but creating them isn't yet fully addressed by law.
Key Facts
- Campaigners argue that the government is slow to enforce a law against creating non-consensual deepfakes.
- The law that would criminalize the creation of deepfakes was passed in June 2025 but is not yet in effect.
- Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, can create digital images where clothes are removed, sparking controversy.
- It's already illegal in the UK to share deepfake images without consent.
- The Ministry of Justice emphasizes that sharing intimate images without consent is an offence.
- Officials, including Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, are urging action against platforms like X that allow such content.
- Regulators are in contact with companies associated with Grok to investigate these issues.
- Experts say existing laws could potentially address the creation of sexualized deepfakes but need to be fully implemented.
