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AI use growing among UK adults, some seek advice from chatbots, regulator says

By Patricia Figueiredo ( April 2, 2026, 13:00 GMT | Insight) -- UK adults are increasingly using AI tools in everyday life, with some turning to chatbots for advice and conversation, research by the media regulator Ofcom shows. The study comes as the UK examines how to regulate AI chatbots.Use of AI tools is becoming increasingly embedded in the daily lives of UK adults, with some users turning to chatbots for advice and conversation, a study published Thursday by media regulator Ofcom showed....

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