Grok deepfake case reopened after Bureau reporting
South Wales Police has reopened a criminal investigation into sexualised deepfakes created using X's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok. The force had closed the case of victim Jess Davies in May after failing to identify the user responsible. Investigators initially treated the post under malicious communications laws, but are now pursuing the case under sexual offences legislation designed to tackle deepfakes. The decision follows a formal complaint by Davies and new evidence provided by journalists, including dozens of deleted posts and a crypto wallet linked to the suspect. South Wales Police said it is following up enquiries with X, while Davies is also launching civil legal action against the platform.
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| Deployment | Country | Supplier | Since | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales PoliceLive Facial Recognition | United KingdomWales | NEC (NeoFace) | 2017 | Operational | |
| South Wales PoliceOperator-Initiated Facial Recognition (handheld) | United KingdomSouth Wales | — | — | Operational |