Can X be banned under UK law and what are the other options? – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2026 in news by sally

‘The UK government is threatening Elon Musk’s X with the nuclear option under the country’s online safety laws: a ban. The social media platform is under pressure from ministers after it allowed the Grok AI tool, which is integrated within the app, to generate indecent images of unsuspecting women and children.’

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The Guardian, 13th January 2026

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