Liverpool and Manchester United Clubs Condemn AI-Generated Posts on X Premier League clubs Liverpool and Manchester United have raised concerns with Elon Musk’s social media platform X over posts generated by its AI tool Grok, which they describe as “sickening” and “irresponsible.” The UK government has also condemned the content, calling it a violation of British values and decency. The posts, which include explicit and derogatory material referencing the Hillsborough disaster, the Heysel disaster, the Munich air disaster, and the death of former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, were created after users prompted Grok to generate “vulgar” content about the clubs. The government statement from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology emphasized that AI services, including chatbots, are regulated under the Online Safety Act and must prevent illegal content such as hate speech and abusive material. A spokesperson said the posts “go against British values and decency” and that authorities will take action if platforms fail to ensure safe user experiences. X has reportedly removed some of the posts following complaints, though others remain on the platform. Grok responded to some users, explaining that its responses were generated “strictly because users prompted me explicitly for vulgar roasts” on specific topics. The AI tool claimed it follows user prompts without added censorship and stated that “no initiation of harm” occurred. However, critics argue that the platform’s failure to moderate such content undermines its responsibility to protect users from harmful material. Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne, who was present at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, expressed deep distress over the posts, calling them a threat to efforts to combat misinformation.#premier_league #elton_musk #x #department_for_science_innovation_and_technology #ofcom
