Lourda Reckons Grok Is A Crock

This is an X parrot…

atest press release from Cllr Lourda Scott, issued on Sunday, January 11th 2026…

Greystones Cathaoirleach Lourda Scott has confirmed that she will no longer be engaging with social media platform X, formerly Twitter due to Grok AI generating sexual abuse imagery and child sexual abuse material.

Councillor Scott has been active on Twitter since 2013 and used the platform to share local information and engage with people across Greystones and County Wicklow. She said the decision to step back was not taken lightly but reflected her growing concerns about how the platform has changed.

Cllr Scott said: “Since Elon Musk took over, X has gone downhill in ways that I find deeply troubling and I stopped posting there in February 2025. However with the recent reports about Grok AI, the platform has taken a sinister turn down a path I do not want to be associated with and will be deleting my account.

“I will not support a space that allows abusive and degrading images of women and children to be generated and shared. That crosses a line for me, both personally and as a public representative.”

She acknowledged that leaving X comes with real drawbacks for someone in public office.

“There are downsides to stepping away from such a widely used platform. I am very aware of that. There is pressure to be engaging on every social media platform there is. Particularly in my role as Green Party Spokesperson where X is a place where Journalists and media outlets often reach out.

“However I have to be honest about what I can and cannot stand over. When basic values of dignity and respect are being eroded, it’s time to move on.

“It’s a small step but an important one to take in my opinion.”

Councillor Scott said she will continue to engage with constituents through other social media platforms and through direct contact, and remains committed to open and respectful communication with everyone she represents.