UK government announces new online safety rules targeting AI chatbots and deepfakes

The UK government is introducing stricter online safety laws that will specifically cover AI chatbots and deepfake content. Tech companies will be required to remove abusive images, including sexual deepfakes, within 48 hours of being reported, and the makers of AI chatbots that put children at risk could face large fines or a ban.

These moves come after a study from Oxford University found that AI chatbots can give inaccurate medical advice. The government says it will 'move fast' to implement these rules, which expand existing online safety legislation to address new risks posed by artificial intelligence.