Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence will face a crackdown in the UK amid growing concerns they are not covered by the law, the Technology Secretary has signalled

Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence will face a crackdown in the UK amid growing concerns they are not covered by the law.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall admitted the Online Safety Act does not cover AI chatbots after tasking her officials with finding gaps in the law.

The Cabinet minister told MPs she will bring in new legislation if needed to ensure they are covered by the law.

Several parents have alleged their teenage children have taken their own lives after engaging with AI chatbots.

Californian couple Matt and Maria Raine are suing OpenAI over the death of their 16-year-old son Adam, accusing its cha

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