Policy & Ethicsgrokdeepfakesxplatform safety
Erewash Council Stops Posting On X
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Erewash Borough Council in Derbyshire voted at a full council meeting to stop posting on X, formerly Twitter, and plans to cease activity from spring after a motion raised by a Green councillor. Councillors cited safety concerns over X's AI tool Grok, weak moderation and deepfake image risks; the council noted its X account has about 5,500 followers versus 18,000 newsletter subscribers and Facebook posts averaging 29,000 views.
Key Points
- 1Votes to stop using X, with Erewash Council planning to cease posting from spring.
- 2Cites Grok-generated deepfakes, weak moderation and abuse, asserting increased risk to women, children, and marginalised groups.
- 3Signals other local authorities may avoid X; practitioners should assess platform safety and alternative communication channels.
Scoring Rationale
Official Reuters coverage of a council vote and Grok concerns; local scope limits broader industry impact.
Sources
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