Progress
Scope
Timeline of events
Office of Communications accepted X's public commitments on illegal hate and terror content
On 15 May 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) accepted a set of commitments from X relating to the handling of illegal hate and terrorist content affecting UK users. X committed to reviewing and assessing UK-reported suspected illegal terrori…
Office of Communications announced a behavioural audit of X and Grok as part of Online Safety Act investigation
On 17 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published a transparency notice announcing a behavioural audit of X and Grok on X, to be conducted in February and March 2026. Ofcom researchers will use Ofcom-managed accounts and devices to…
Office of Communications determined xAI out of jurisdiction for investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content
On 3 February 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) determined that xAI is out of Ofcom's jurisdiction regarding its investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content. The investigation, wh…
Office of Communications opened investigation into X over alleged failure to protect users and children from illegal and harmful content
On 12 January 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened an investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC, formerly Twitter) in relation to its social networking service, under the Online Safety Act 2023. The investigation examines wh…