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HANSARDTikTok: Bereaved British ParentsMy noble friend is right to highlight the fact that we all share the objective of a safe online space, but one where children and others can benefit from the digital world and the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTikTok: Bereaved British ParentsThe noble Baroness makes a point about the effectiveness of the regime as it stands and future developments. As I mentioned, we are looking carefully at how the regime is working…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTikTok: Bereaved British ParentsWe have put in place powers under the Data (Use and Access) Act, which established the data preservation process, to require Ofcom, when notified by a coroner, to issue a data…27 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIMy noble friend is right to mention the research of the AI Security Institute, which is advice the Government listen to and take very seriously. AI is a general-purpose technology…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIAI’s superintelligence is the subject of ongoing debate regarding its definition and whether it is achievable. Advanced transformative AI presents both significant opportunities,…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIThe Government have forged many extremely successful relationships; as evidenced, for example, by the number of trade deals secured over the past 18 months or so. These…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIMy noble friend makes a very good point: our regulators need to be equipped and to have the capabilities, capacity and expertise to regulate a fast-advancing technology. We have…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIAs I mentioned at the start, there is a lot of debate about the pathway that AI development will take and the pace at which it is developing. The AI Security Institute has…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIThe AI Security Institute looks at the science and the implications of AI, and collaborates with many other research institutes to examine some of the implications for our society…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIAs I mentioned earlier, most AI systems are regulated by our existing expert regulators, and they are already acting. The ICO has released guidance on AI and data protection and…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesMy noble friend raises good questions about training and testing. As she will also know, we are bringing forward measures in the Crime and Policing Bill that will allow testing in…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesI thank the noble Baroness for her remarks, and for her expertise and input over the course of many years in this area. On the take-down time, we are looking at the experience in…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesI thank the noble Baroness for her points and for her expertise that she brings to the House. I should have mentioned that I commend all those who have been speaking up from a…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesI have responded to this question before. I understand why people feel strongly about it. As I mentioned, the Government keep participation under review, but it is important that…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesI cannot speak for others but, from our perspective, it is clear under the Online Safety Act what illegal content is, and what the child safety duties are. Operating in the United…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesThe Government’s motivation is to take action to protect users in the United Kingdom and to support Ofcom in implementing UK law. That is what we have made very clear. We have…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesThese are serious offences and the noble Lord is right that there is consensus on this. The decisions on prosecution and sentencing are for the police and courts. They should know…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesI thank the right reverend Prelate for her comments. In terms of Ofcom’s enforcement powers, it has imposed four financial penalties under the Online Safety Act, including of over…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesThe proposed offence will target tools which are specifically designed to generate non-consensual intimate images. General purpose AI tools which are not designed solely or…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesThere are strong views about access to social media for under-16s, and we understand that it is an area of concern for many, especially parents. We are keeping evidence on the…14 Jan 2026