United Kingdom — Ofcom & Block, Inc.
14 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Mar 20, 2026
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United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom launched a formal investigation into X regarding the creation and sharing of sexualized deepfake images by its AI chatbot Grok (chatbot), potentially leading to significant fines or service restrictions for X.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. is under formal investigation by United Kingdom — Ofcom for allegedly failing to comply with UK online safety laws, facing potential fines of up to £18 million or 10% of its worldwide revenue, and possible service disruption measures.
Jan 05, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom, the UK's media regulator, secured commitments from Block, Inc. to review and assess illegal content more quickly. United Kingdom — Ofcom also has an ongoing investigation into Block, Inc.'s systems and its AI chatbot Grok.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. has agreed to strengthen its protections against illegal hate speech and terrorist content in the United Kingdom, following regulatory pressure. This commitment aims to improve its content moderation and reporting systems.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom, the UK's media watchdog, has launched an investigation into Block, Inc. to determine if it has breached UK law regarding the use of Grok (chatbot) for generating illegal content. It has the power to issue significant fines or block the platform.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. is under investigation by United Kingdom — Ofcom for allegedly breaching UK law by hosting content created by Grok (chatbot). It faces potential fines and even a ban in the United Kingdom if it fails to comply with regulations.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, launched an investigation into Block, Inc. to assess its compliance with the Online Safety Act framework.
Block, Inc.: Block, Inc. is the platform hosting Grok (chatbot) and is under pressure from regulators to prevent and remove illegal content, facing investigations and potential legal action.
Jan 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
United Kingdom — Ofcom: United Kingdom — Ofcom, the U.K.'s media regulator, launched a formal investigation into whether Grok (chatbot) complied with its duties to protect people from illegal content, including child sexual abuse material.
Block, Inc.: Grok (chatbot) is integrated into Block, Inc.'s social media platform, and Block, Inc. has been issued notices by regulators regarding the need for stronger safeguards against the generation of illicit content.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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