Block, Inc. & Liz Kendall

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.

Liz Kendall: Liz Kendall, the British Technology Secretary, announced the implementation of new laws to criminalize the creation of non-consensual intimate images and emphasized the government's commitment to holding platforms like Block, Inc. accountable.

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.

Liz Kendall: Liz Kendall, the U.K. Technology Secretary, called AI-generated images 'weapons of abuse' and stated that the government would criminalize companies supplying tools to create nude images without consent, impacting Grok (chatbot).

Liz Kendall: Liz Kendall, the Technology Minister, attended the Downing Street meeting with social media bosses.