( June 4, 2026, 09:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: AI adoption across online services, broadcasting, telecoms, spectrum and post will be supported and scrutinized by Ofcom through eight areas of work, its 2026/27 AI strategy showed Thursday. In a response to the government's request that regulators support the UK's AI-driven growth agenda, the media and online safety watchdog said its plans include researching deepfakes and chatbot trust, examining AI’s impact on telecom customers and preparing for new AI-related duties under forthcoming legislation.Statement follows. Report attached....
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