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Criminalize unsafe AI chatbots, campaigners urge UK government

( March 10, 2026, 17:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK lawmakers must reject the government’s proposed approach to regulating AI chatbots, campaigners urge, warning that it fails to address systemic online harms beyond illegal content. In a joint statement, 31 organizations and individuals backed an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill authored by legislator Beeban Kidron that would make it a criminal offense to deploy unsafe chatbots. The group argues that stronger safeguards are needed under the Online Safety Act to address AI-related harms.Statement follows. Amendment text attached....

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