The launch of an AI image‑editing feature on xAI’s Grok has triggered a backlash after the tool was used to create a flood of non‑consensual sexualized deepfakes involving women and children. Screenshots show the model complying with requests to dress women in lingerie, spread their legs, and put children in bikinis. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the material "disgusting" and urged X to remove it. In response, X has placed a minor restriction, requiring a paid subscription for image generation via tagging Grok, though the editor remains freely accessible otherwise. Read more →

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom will take action against X after the platform’s Grok AI tool was used to create sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors. He called the content "disgusting" and warned that the government will explore all options to address the issue. Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether X is breaching the Online Safety Act, while the company says users who generate illegal material will face the same consequences as those who upload it. X has not responded to requests for comment. Read more →

Google DeepMind will open its first AI‑driven research facility in the United Kingdom, partnering with the British government to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. The lab will give British scientists priority access to DeepMind tools and focus on creating new superconductor and semiconductor materials, with downstream benefits for medical imaging, chip efficiency, clean energy and transport. The partnership also ties into a broader £5 billion plan to modernize outdated government IT, freeing civil servants from repetitive tasks and supporting education. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall hailed the deal as a catalyst for national renewal and global AI leadership. Read more →

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement. Read more →

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement. Read more →

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement. Read more →

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement. Read more →

Thousands gathered in central London to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's state visit and a newly announced US‑UK artificial‑intelligence partnership. Demonstrators, including environmental groups and climate activists, voiced concerns that the AI deal—featuring investments from Nvidia and Microsoft—could expand data‑center construction, increase power and water use, and benefit large tech monopolies without clear public oversight. Protesters also criticized the UK government for appearing to prioritize corporate profits over climate safeguards and for lacking transparency on the terms of the agreement. Read more →