Child safety regulation for AI chatbots expected in 12 months, UK minister says
By Patricia Figueiredo ( September 29, 2026, 16:20 GMT | Insight) -- New UK rules around the use of AI chatbots for under-18s are expected to be finalized "by this time next year," a government minister said at an event on Tuesday. Speaking at the Labour Party conference, media and online safety minister Ian Murray said the measures for AI chatbot measures will follow the detailing of the social media ban for under-16s. The UK government previously announced it would introduce mandatory regular breaks for under-18s using AI chatbots, but it hasn't specified when this change would take effect.Regulation of AI chatbots to protect children online is expected to be concluded by this time next year, a government minister told an event Tuesday....
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