Elections: Disinformation
Commons · Question 122011 · Tabled 18 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Iqbal Mohamed
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential risks posed by AI-generated and manipulated content on young voters’ ability to assess political information during election campaigns.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 27 Mar 2026
The Government recognises that the huge opportunities offered by AI also come with risks, including potential challenges posed by AI-generated content for the online information environment.The Online Safety Act regulates AI generated mis/disinformation. ...