Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 122011

Elections: Disinformation

Tabled: 18 March 2026

Answered: 27 March 2026

Question

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

Kanishka Narayan

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. ...

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