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The UK, Canada, & Australia are working together to launch a ban on X
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:01 pm
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Ministers are rallying international support for a crackdown on Elon Musk’s social media site X amid outrage over its use to create fake photos of naked women and children.
Downing Street has held talks with like-minded governments about a coordinated response to the controversy, which threatens to erupt into a diplomatic row with the White House.
Australia and Canada are both said to share Sir Keir Starmer’s concerns over the use of Grok, X’s artificial intelligence tool, to generate explicit “deepfake” images.
Anthony Albanese, the Australian prime minister, said: “The fact that this tool was used so that people were using its image creation function through Grok is, I think, just completely abhorrent. It, once again, is an example of social media not showing social responsibility. Australians and indeed, global citizens deserve better.”
Indonesia became the first country to block access to Grok on Saturday, citing a “serious violation of human rights, dignity, and the security of citizens in the digital space”.
Britain has threatened to go further and use online safety laws to ban X completely if Mr Musk does not remove the feature being used to create pornographic photos.
However, the move would provoke outrage in Washington, where Donald Trump’s administration has aggressively pushed back on what it sees as attempts to censor American tech giants.
Government officials believe that it will send a powerful message to Mr Musk if a number of countries move to block the site in tandem.
Mr Musk hit back on Saturday, accusing the Government of being “fascist” and claiming ministers just “want any excuse for censorship” of his site.
The world’s richest man was part of Donald Trump’s team when he first entered the White House and has close links to parts of the Republican Party.
Anna Pauline Luna, a congresswoman and ally of the US president, has threatened to introduce a bill imposing sanctions on Sir Keir and the UK if X is banned.
Other members of Mr Trump’s party are understood to have concerns about the website’s use, which they have expressed in conversations with British officials.
In December, the Trump administration banned two Britons from the US for curbing free speech and bullying social media titans to “punish American viewpoints”.
Imran Ahmed, the chief executive of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a group set up by Sir Keir’s chief of staff, is facing deportation. Clare Melford, who heads the Global Disinformation Index (GDI), has had her US visa revoked.
Washington insiders told The Telegraph that White House aides had been weighing up how to send a strong message to Sir Keir Starmer without sanctioning government officials.
Ofcom, the media watchdog, is expected to announce within a matter of days what action it thinks should be taken to protect internet users in the UK.
Liz Kendall, the Technology Secretary, has said she will support the body if it recommends a full block on British users accessing the social media site.
Writing for The Telegraph, she suggested any MPs who oppose a ban will be allying with those who support the creation of “sexually manipulated images” of women and children.
“This is a moment for MPs on all sides of the House to stand up for decency and call out platforms which allow explicit, degrading and illegal content,” she wrote.
“It’s time to choose a side. They can either support the action we are taking under the Online Safety Act or they can ally with those who think the creation and publication of sexually manipulated images of women and children is acceptable.”
Our ally’s
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Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:04 pm to hawgfaninc
VPN
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:06 pm to hawgfaninc
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use to create fake photos of naked women and children.
I mean this part should definitely be banned.
Given the suspects I'm a little surprised they're not pushing to keep it though
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Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:10 pm to hawgfaninc
These people are terrified that they won't be able to control information.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:13 pm to hawgfaninc
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Ministers are rallying international support for a crackdown on Elon Musk’s social media site X amid outrage over its use to create fake photos of naked women and children.
this is what they are saying. the reality is they got mad that Grok put Kiers Starmer in a bikini.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:15 pm to hawgfaninc
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amid outrage over its use to create fake photos of naked women and children.
bullshite. Twitter doesn’t allow that stuff. This is all about Musk refusing to bend the knee on their Orwellian “hate speech” demands. They're not fooling anyone.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:16 pm to hawgfaninc
So Grok will make child p0rn if you ask it to? I find that hard to believe. Seems like a lousy excuse to ban a media platform they have no control over.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:18 pm to coolpapaboze
And somehow our ally’s in the Middle East aren’t a part of this attempt to limit free speech. Up is down & down is up
It would be nice if the anti joo continent spent some time dissecting our other ally’s
It would be nice if the anti joo continent spent some time dissecting our other ally’s
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Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:19 pm to hawgfaninc
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Other members of Mr Trump’s party are understood to have concerns about the website’
fricking Republican party is WORTHLESS
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:23 pm to coolpapaboze
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These people are terrified that they won't be able to control information
A world wide town square of any kind undermines their global agenda
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:27 pm to DesScorp
quote:Correct, this is nothing but a bullshite excuse. People can create bad shite with a bunch of different tools, but to do so is likely already illegal in said countries and those tools are not owned by Elon Musk.
bullshite. Twitter doesn’t allow that stuff. This is all about Musk refusing to bend the knee on their Orwellian “hate speech” demands. They're not fooling anyone.
The UK, has already proven they don't give a rat's arse about protecting kids, especially little white girls.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:31 pm to Bigdawgb
It is a tool. Go after people using the tool not the tool itself. There are tons of AI porn generators that can probably do the same illegal teen garbage but they aren't going after them. This is just an excuse to block X. They could simply say, hey Elon, some folks figured out how to get around your porn blockers you need to fix it. That isn't what they did. This is a fake reason to shut down and censor information they don't like. 100%.
Did they shut down X when it wasn't run by Elon and people were posting child porn on X. No they didn't.
Did they shut down X when it wasn't run by Elon and people were posting child porn on X. No they didn't.
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Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:33 pm to hawgfaninc
If I heard right, Bluesky app was the only one AU left out of their 16 and under SM ban
Leave it to lefties to ban things while they project their tyranny on others.
Of course they'll be silent in a thread like this one.
Leave it to lefties to ban things while they project their tyranny on others.
Of course they'll be silent in a thread like this one.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:38 pm to Rebel
quote:The reality is that they want any avenue to stifle all dissent. They're going full 70's dystopia film on them.
this is what they are saying. the reality is they got mad that Grok put Kiers Starmer in a bikini.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 10:11 pm to coolpapaboze
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These people are terrified that they won't be able to control information.
This is the correct answer. Think back to 2021-2022, when Twitter censored conservatives and anyone who questioned the “official narrative.” It was a dark time. They thought it would never change.
Now, think about what has happened since Elon bought it. Free speech was reborn. We have destroyed their propaganda and false narratives.
Without Elon, we would still be in the dark ages, and our country, in much worse shape than ever.
Posted on 1/10/26 at 10:13 pm to Placekicker
Posted on 1/12/26 at 10:15 am to hawgfaninc
Posted on 1/12/26 at 10:18 am to hawgfaninc
I really hope they do as it would speed up the eventual results. People need to see what fascism truly looks like..
Posted on 1/12/26 at 10:34 am to coolpapaboze
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These people are terrified that they won't be able to control information.
Over/under on when they roll out the Ministry of Truth?
Posted on 1/12/26 at 12:00 pm to Tantal
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If tweet fails to load, click here. The virtue signaling is nauseating
The 3 social media platforms she listed aren’t exactly saints with what they allow
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