Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 106216

Internet: Children

Tabled: 15 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Jas Athwal

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions has her Department had with Ofcom on the regulation of online AI chatbots and companions in the context of exposure of harmful content on children.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

On 3 December 2025, the Secretary of State confirmed in Parliament that the government is exploring how emerging services, such as AI chatbots, interact with the Online Safety Act and what further measures may be required.The Department has regular discus...

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