UK Prime Minister Seeks New Powers to Regulate AI Chatbots as Child Safety Concerns Mount

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by Vismaya V
February 16, 2026
UK Prime Minister Seeks New Powers to Regulate AI Chatbots as Child Safety Concerns Mount
The move would bring AI chatbots under UK online safety laws, enabling rapid age limits and feature curbs to protect children.
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Originally published on Decrypt on 2/16/2026