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 →

Proton VPN has become the UK's most downloaded free app as users rush to bypass a new law requiring age verification for accessing adult content online. The Online Safety Act has led to a surge in VPN downloads, with Proton VPN reporting a 1,400% increase in UK sign-ups. Read more →