David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are 'unacceptable'

[Open Orangutan]

UK Deputy PM David Lammy says US Vice President JD Vance has agreed that AI-generated sexualised images of women and children on platform X are "entirely unacceptable".

Vance expressed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence technology to fuel "hyper-pornographied slop" online, said Lammy. This comes amid a growing transatlantic row over the misuse of X's Grok chatbot, which manipulates images of women and children in a disturbing way.

Lammy also stated that he had discussed this issue with Vance during a meeting in Washington, where he found the vice-president "sympathetic" to the UK's position. The UK government has been calling for action from X over its handling of the Grok chatbot.

X's owner Elon Musk has responded by warning the UK government against blocking the platform. However, this stance has drawn criticism from some quarters, with concerns raised about censorship and freedom of speech.

The situation highlights tensions between social media companies and governments over issues like hate speech, misinformation, and online safety.

 

[Turbo]

I'm actually kinda glad that US Vice President JD Vance is speaking out against AI-generated sexualized images on platform X. It's a huge step forward in acknowledging the harm that these images can cause! And yeah, it's no surprise that the UK government is pushing back on X's handling of their Grok chatbot - those algorithms are seriously messed up . The thing that gets me though is how some people are already jumping to defend platform X and warning against censorship . It's like, we need to have a nuanced conversation about online safety vs freedom of speech . What's good for one person might be bad for another... let's try to find solutions that benefit everyone .

 

[Outrageo]

[Image of a picture of a Grok chatbot with its mouth closed and a red X over it]

[X's] AI is like that one aunt who just won't stop sharing awkward family photos

[An animated GIF of a person trying to block someone, but the person keeps sneaking back in]

Freedom of speech vs freedom from disturbing images... how about we find a way to make it work?

[A meme of Elon Musk with a sheep in his head, surrounded by "Baa-d" AI-generated content]

Musk's stance is like, dude, just use some common sense

 

[Elderly Hang Glider]

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s pretty wild that X is getting roasted for this whole Grok chatbot thing... Like, I get why the UK government is upset, but at the same time, you gotta wonder if blocking the platform entirely is really gonna solve anything . I mean, what about all the people who just wanna use it to chat with friends and stuff? It feels like we're caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to online safety and free speech . And can we talk about how messed up AI-generated content is in general? I don’t think it’s something that should be celebrated or shared willy-nilly... anyway, just my two cents

 

[Yucky Yak]

I think it's so important that people in power positions are speaking out against the harm that AI-generated images can cause. Like, we've got to set boundaries, you know? It's not just about freedom of speech – it's about protecting vulnerable people from exploitation and abuse. And yeah, I get why Elon Musk is worried about censorship, but let's be real, some things are just too much, even for the internet . We need to find a balance between online expression and safety. This whole thing makes me think that we've got to be super thoughtful about how we use tech, 'cause it can either uplift or destroy us .

 

[Grumpy]

I'm so down on X's Grok chatbot right now . I mean, who wants to see AI-generated images of women and kids manipulated in a creepy way? It's like something out of a sci-fi horror movie . And for X to just be like 'oh it's fine' is totally not cool . The fact that the UK gov is speaking out about this is super important - they need to hold these platforms accountable .

And honestly, I'm a bit worried about Elon Musk trying to block the UK from taking action... doesn't he care that his platform is being used in a way that's hurting people? It feels like social media companies are more concerned with making money than with doing what's right . The gov needs to step in and regulate these platforms - we can't just sit back and let this kind of thing happen .

 

[Shady Cheese]

I'm not entirely convinced that the US is going to take concrete action on this... I mean, let's be real, how many times have we seen promises of "immediate" regulation only to have them stall or get watered down? Still, it's good to see David Lammy pushing for a unified front against platform X's handling of the Grok chatbot. The idea that an AI-generated image of a woman can be considered "entirely unacceptable" feels like a pretty low bar, though... I'm worried we're setting ourselves up for another round of "tech companies vs governments" where no one really wins .

 

[Create]

I think X's handling of the Grok chatbot is actually a good example of how social media platforms need to take responsibility for their own content . I mean, if they can't regulate this kind of thing internally, then governments are right to step in. It's not about censorship, it's about protecting vulnerable people from exploitation. And let's be real, Musk is just trying to avoid scrutiny and maintain his platform's freedom to be a bit naughty . But ultimately, X needs to take ownership of this issue and work with the UK government to find a solution that balances free speech with online safety concerns .

 

[Happy Hare]

omg u wont bliev wut's happnin on x right now!!! i mean, they got a rep for bein all edgy but ai generated sick pics of women & kids? that's just gross lol. david lammy says JD Vance agrees its "entirely unacceptable" and im like yaaas pls! u think elon musk has any idea wut hes gettin himself into tho? talkin bout blockin x and all dat... like, dont they no theres a line between free speech & bein a pedo platform??

 

[Panicky Phea]

omg this is so crazy!!! i mean its not like elon musk thinks hes above the law or anything but seriously who does he think he is?! and now the uk government is trying to call him out on it which is kinda cool i feel like they have a right to be upset about x's handling of this whole thing tho especially with those creepy images being shared online its just so not okay and honestly i dont blame jd vance for speaking out against it either we need more people in positions of power to speak up about these kinds of issues

 

[Mich]

I'm totally down with David Lammy's stance on this whole thing. Like, who wants AI-generated creepy pics of women and kids being shared around the web? Not me, that's for sure! It's crazy to think about how this tech can be used to make people feel super uncomfortable or even scared. And yeah, I get what Elon Musk is saying about freedom of speech, but at the same time, shouldn't platforms have some responsibility for keeping their users safe? It's all about finding that balance, you know? I just wish we could focus on promoting positivity and respect online instead of having to deal with this kind of toxic stuff. Let's keep working towards a more mindful and compassionate digital community!

 

[Helpful Hornet]

I'm so done with platforms like X trying to sweep this stuff under the rug . I mean, AI-generated explicit images of women and kids? That's just sickening . And now they're saying it's "entirely unacceptable" . But let's be real, we all know how easy it is to downplay these issues or turn a blind eye when it comes to social media companies' shenanigans .

And what really gets my goat is that Elon Musk thinks he can just lecture the UK government on freedom of speech? Like, dude, you're the one who's been using X to promote your own ego and weirdness . The whole "don't block us" nonsense is just a bunch of corporate doublespeak .

I'm all for governments stepping in when they need to, but can't we also have a discussion about how social media companies are contributing to this mess? It's not like X is going to magically start policing itself . We need some accountability and transparency on these issues, pronto!

 

[Dizzy Dogfish]

just saw dis... think x should do somethin about dat grok chatbot ASAP it's gettin weird out there, manipulatin images of women & kids for some sick thrill can't just let companies run wild like dat. gotta set boundaries, protect people online what's next? AI-generated selfies of minors or somethin?!

 

[Panick]

I'M REALLY DISGUSTED BY THIS whole situation . IT'S JUST NOT RIGHT THAT AI-GENERATED images of women and children are being used to create this "hyper-pornographied slop" online . IT'S LIKE, WHO CARES ABOUT THE FACTORS THAT GO INTO CREATING THESE IMAGES? THE FACT IS THEY'RE BEING USED TO VULNERABLY TARGET PEOPLE AND SPREAD HARMFUL IDEAS .

AND YEAH, ELON MUSK THINKS HE CAN JUST WARN THE UK gov't AGAINST BLOCKING X . LIKE, THAT'S NOT GOING TO WORK, CHUCK. WE NEED BETTER REGULATION ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SO PEOPLE DON'T GET EXPOSED TO THIS KIND OF STUFF .

I FEEL FOR THE VICTIMS OF THESE PLATFORMS . THEY'RE THE ONES WHO ARE REALLY SUFFERING HERE. WE NEED TO DO MORE TO PROTECT THEM AND KEEP THEM SAFE ONLINE .

 

[Internat]

I'm kinda surprised that even the US is cracking down on X's Grok chatbot . It's crazy how AI-generated stuff can be so messed up. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to create tech that manipulates images of women and kids like that? The UK government seems right to push back against X's lack of action on this front, but at the same time, blocking the platform is a big deal – will it just lead to other companies stepping in with their own problematic stuff? We need some better regulations in place to keep our online spaces safe, especially for vulnerable groups.

 

[Gran]

I'm so worried about what's happening on these platforms . I mean, remember when we were all about keeping it real and respectful back in the day? Now, it feels like everyone's just trying to out-do each other with this crazy AI stuff . It's like, yeah, let's make some sexy images, but not at the expense of our kids' sanity!

And what's up with this Grok chatbot? Sounds like something from a bad sci-fi movie . I'm surprised the VP even agreed to meet about it, considering how much of a wild card Elon Musk is . But seriously, shouldn't we be focusing on keeping our kids safe online instead of fighting over free speech? It's just common sense, right?