Elon Musk has hit back at Keir Starmer saying the UK “just want to suppress free speech” and reposting a fake AI image of the prime minister wearing a bikini. The government has threatened to ban social media site X due to the misuse of its AI tool, Grok, to generate sexualised images of children and women.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet reportedly bypasses Iran’s nationwide blackout, allowing protesters to stay connected during escalating unrest

The Trump administration’s numerous ties with Elon Musk and efforts to bring Grok into the federal government raise troubling questions about safety guardrails.

Analysts say Musk’s move may give a small boost to some protesters, but matters little during internet blackouts.

In a March 2025 analysis, Al Jazeera reported that oversight officials see federal fraud as “feasible” at around 5% of the annual budget. It noted that some programs post improper‑payment rates above 10%, but cautioned that not all improper payments constitute fraud.