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Artificial Intelligence: Safety

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 14 February 2025UIN 29595

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions the Government has had with Generative AI technology companies to tackle risks to children.

Answered by Feryal Clark

Protecting children online is a key priority for the government, including through the protections in the Online Safety Act. The Act will require in-scope services to remove illegal content and prevent children from encountering harmful content, including where it is AI generated.

Government meets with a range of stakeholders, including AI companies, across a range of issues.

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