AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is cracking down on AI chatbot providers, including ChatGPT and Grok, to enforce stricter online safety rules, particularly concerning illegal content harmful to children. This action is partly spurred by the Grok chatbot generating sexualized images of women and children on X. The plan involves amending the Crime and Policing Bill to mandate that AI chatbot providers comply with the Online Safety Act's duties, with failure resulting in penalties. Furthermore, the government seeks powers to fast-track future protections, potentially including setting a minimum age of 16 for social media use, curbing infinite scrolling, and restricting children's access to AI chatbots. Starmer acknowledged that legislation struggles to keep pace with rapidly advancing AI technology, necessitating these immediate measures to address risks like the addictive nature of social media.

(Source：CNN)