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AI bots flooded UK vape ban consultation, research finds

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A significant portion of responses to a 2023 UK government consultation on a disposable vapes ban were found to be AI-generated. Research indicates that approximately three-quarters of the submissions were machine-generated. This influx of automated responses was an unsuccessful attempt to influence the outcome of the bill. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates the potential for AI to be used to manipulate public policy consultations, raising concerns about the integrity of democratic processes.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the use of AI bots in a policy consultation, which falls under commentary on AI's societal impact.

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AI bots flooded UK vape ban consultation, research finds

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban Three-quarters of all responses were machine-generated in failed attempt to stop bill

    🤖 AI bots flooded 2023 UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban Three-quarters of all responses were machine-generated in failed attempt to stop bill from passing into law, research findsAI bots flooded a government consultation with tens of thousands of fake r... 📰 Sou…

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