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'Nothing Is Off the Table': Trump Admin Warns UK Against Ban of Musk's X over AI Deepfake Image Concerns

The U.S. Department of State warned the U.K. that all options are possible if it enforces a ban on X amid concerns over AI-generated sexual deepfakes, the U.S. said.

  • On Tuesday, Sarah B. Rogers, U.S. undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, warned the United Kingdom against a potential ban of X and signalled Washington could respond over free-speech concerns.
  • OFCOM has opened an investigation into AI-generated deepfakes on X, and UK ministers will prioritise offences criminalising non-consensual intimate images under the Online Safety Act this week.
  • Last week, Grok restricted image creation and editing tools to paying subscribers after Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy told The Guardian he raised concerns over deepfakes targeting women and children.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the government will act quickly if X fails OFCOM's investigation, while U.S. officials tied to President Donald Trump and JD Vance show heightened interest in free speech and regulation.
  • Amid accusations of political targeting, Sarah B. Rogers and allies argued the British government seeks to curate the public square, while critics say the measures still fall short.
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Politico Europe broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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