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UK tech minister could face challenge over AI use in online safety consultation

( April 13, 2026, 23:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK tech minister Liz Kendall could face a legal challenge over the use of AI to process responses in a government consultation on children’s online safety. Lawyers for two campaigners said they planned to challenge the “Growing Up in an Online World” consultation, arguing it is unlawful because parents and children must accept a privacy policy allowing their data to be shared with companies including Meta and Google. They argue the use of AI to summarize responses creates conflicts of interest and risks bias. Statement follows. Letter attached....

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