Dame Rachel de Souza on AI

Dame Rachel de Souza

Children's Commissioner for England.

Children and adults alike want clear, trustworthy information and guidance on screen use alongside action to remove explicit and harmful content and features.

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Dame Rachel de Souza, quoted in UK Government guidance announcement, June 8, 2026.

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

The Commissioner’s position on AI companionship is unambiguous: children should not be turning to AI systems for emotional support under any circumstances. Children's emotional needs must be met by trusted adults, by families, by schools, and where n...

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