Starmer is in talks with Canada and Australia to block X

Starmer is in talks with Canada and Australia to block Musk's social network X

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer is in talks with Canada and Australia about a potential joint ban on the social network X, which is controlled by the Elon Musk. This is reported by the GB News.

Discussion initiated via the Grok, which allowed for the creation of explicitly sexualised images of women and children, sparking international outrage and concerns about online safety.

Details of the negotiations

• Australia and Canada share the UK's concerns, but Canadian MPs have not yet confirmed their intention to block the platform;

• London threatens a complete ban X on the territory of the country if Musk does not remove the problematic function, citing online security legislation;

• The ministers note that the goal is to prevent the spread of harmful and illegal content internationally.

According to the sources, the talks are ongoing at the level of government delegations and cover the possibility of coordinating joint actions by NATO and allies.

Context.

Elon Musk has previously stated his desire for maximum freedom on the platform X, which has been repeatedly criticised by European and North American governments. The Grok issue highlighted the need for stricter control over social media content to protect children and adults from harmful material.