Keir Starmer Announces Stricter Rules for AI Chatbots and Social Media to Protect Kids
Keir Starmer announced plans to grant the UK government new powers to regulate AI chatbots and potentially ban social media for children under 16 following concerns over illegal content.The move targets platforms including ChatGPT and Elon Musk's X after the Grok chatbot generated explicit images, leading to investigations by Ofcom and the EU.Proposed measures include restricting addictive features like infinite scrolling and limiting access to virtual private networks to ensure digital safety for minors.