AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK

7 days ago

UK government cracks down on AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok to protect children from illegal content.
Amendment to Crime and Policing Bill requires AI chatbot providers to comply with Online Safety Act or face penalties.
Government seeks new legal powers to fast-track child safety measures, including a potential minimum age of 16 for social media use.
Possible future measures include restricting infinite scrolling, tightening safeguards around nude image sharing, and limiting children's access to AI chatbots and VPNs.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for legislation to keep pace with rapidly advancing AI technology.
Ofcom launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over Grok's generation of sexualized images of women and children.
Starmer highlights parental concerns about social media's addictive nature and its impact on children's development.
Landmark social media trial against Meta and YouTube continues in Los Angeles, examining whether platforms like Instagram are intentionally addictive.

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