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Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

The social media platform said it has brought in measures to address issues raised previously.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

UK regulator launches investigation into Elon Musk’s X after Grok deepfakes controversy

There has been controversy surrounding chatbot Grok after it was used to generate sexual deepfake images without consent

The Independent UK · Feb 3

The Last of Us director used Ellie and Joel's bond as a reference for his new game, but the biggest inspiration was Ico, the first that made him cry

Bruce Straley says "before that, games were just games to me"

GamesRadar · Jan 18

Labour admits 60% of parents wrongly targeted in HMRC child benefit fraud crackdown

Exclusive: Scale of government’s anti-fraud fiasco is four times higher than previously admitted

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025

ICO levies £1.2 million fine against LastPass — data breach compromised info on 1.6 million users

After a data breach in 2022, the Information Commissioners Office has finally reached a decision on a £1.2 million fine.

TechRadar · Dec 11, 2025

Canadian citizen’s personal details shared with Russian woman in major eVisa data breach

Migrant rights groups call on the data watchdog to investigate ‘unresolved’ problems with eVisa rollout

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

ICO promises legal action over ‘traumatic’ UK care-record access

Information regulator reminds council leaders of need for compassion when releasing files on childhood care

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

‘Urgent clarity’ sought over racial bias in UK police facial recognition technology

Testing showing racial bias against black and Asian people prompts watchdog to ask Home Office for explanation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Post Office avoids fine over leak of wrongfully convicted operators’ names

ICO reprimands company over accidental publishing of data about people caught up in Horizon IT scandal

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Rape, Assault, Theft? Doesn't Matter – UK Ministers' Criminal Records Stay Secret by Law

A controversial ICO ruling allows UK ministers to keep past criminal convictions secret, sparking outrage over transparency, accountability, and public trust.

International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025