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HANSARDSocial Media: Substances Unfit for Human ConsumptionMy Lords, to pick up on the point that was well made by the noble Baroness, Lady Bull, sellers of unapproved SARMs routinely use labels in their advertising such as “not for human…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement and indeed for alerting me in advance of the announcement, which was much appreciated. This announcement—although coming, I am…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDOnline Hate SpeechMy Lords, online hate speech is not solely created by individual users. It is also generated and amplified by malicious state actors using algorithmic methods to inflame tensions…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDArtificial Intelligence: National Security ImplicationsMy Lords, I very much welcome the proposal of the noble Lord, Lord Tarassenko, for sovereign AI capability here. But I would welcome a great deal more clarity from the Government…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on EmploymentMy Lords, I declare my technology interests as set out in the register. We should be cautious about the assumption that improved AI skills alone will enable job seekers to adapt…13 Apr 2026HANSARDData (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026My Lords, I too thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. I note that he is having a spectacularly busy day. Clearly, these regulations are essentially technical in…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyMy Lords, events in Ukraine and Iran are showing the growing military defence importance of satellite communication, navigation and earth observation systems. Given our strengths…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEU Digital Services Act and RegulationMy Lords, many digital harms such as disinformation and illegal or fraudulent content operate across borders. In that light, can the Minister enlarge on the practical measures the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDAI: Labour Market ChangesMy Lords, the misguided use of AI in the recruiting marketplace is deeply and unnecessarily disruptive. Mass automation of largely synthetic job applications means that there are…25 Feb 2026HANSARDQuantum TechnologyMy Lords, to build on the important point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Birt, quantum technologies will at some point, probably soon, enable a huge range of new capabilities…24 Feb 2026HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025I had planned to make a number of points in this debate, but I am pleased to see that they have all been made for me in far more elegant style than I could have attained myself. I…04 Feb 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIMy Lords, I want to build on the very important point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Hunt. Given that AI research and development can be conducted, in effect, anywhere, regulation…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesMy Lords, the technological capabilities and their misuse that have prompted this Statement are, needless to say, deeply disturbing and demand our careful attention. The use of AI…14 Jan 2026HANSARDAI Systems: RisksI join noble Lords in thanking my noble friend Lord Fairfax for securing the debate and for speaking so powerfully, as ever, on the subject. When I attended my first university…08 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Research and Innovation: Ethnic MinoritiesMy Lords, I am sure all noble Lords would agree that, whatever the merits of diversity in its own right, it cannot be a substitute for academic excellence. If so, does the…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTechnology Adoption ReviewI draw noble Lords’ attention to my technology interests, as set out in the register. What assessment have the Government made of the critique of the CBI and others that their…15 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren: Social MediaMy Lords, screen addiction is a growing problem for all ages, but far more so for children. In July, Peter Kyle, the former Secretary of State for DSIT, committed to bringing…10 Dec 2025HANSARDMobile Phone and Broadband PricesMy Lords, in May, the Vodafone-Three merger was completed, reducing the number of mobile operators in the country from four to three. Building on the question from my noble friend…09 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023 (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, as we have heard, this instrument amends Schedule 7 to the Online Safety Act 2023 to add cyber flashing and content encouraging self-harm to the list of priority…04 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023 (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I am particularly interested in whether it is a legitimate defence for a platform to say, “We could not have prevented this access because a VPN was in use”, and therefore whether…04 Dec 2025