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Liz Kendall

UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology; Labour MP for Leicester West

Tech companies have had countless opportunities to keep children safe, yet they have failed to act. That is why we are a taking power away from the tech giants and putting it back in parents’ hands.

AI Verified (Jun 15, 2026)

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Liz Kendall, UK Government press release, June 15, 2026.

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

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AI Verified In the GOV.UK announcement, the quoted support for child-safety regulations accompanies an 18+ limit on AI romantic companions and wider under-18 AI-chatbot restrictions. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified GOV.UK context links the quote to regulations including an 18+ limit for AI romantic companions. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified GOV.UK release, 15 Jun 2026, attributes this wording to Technology Secretary Liz Kendall. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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I’m determined to give young people the jobs and skills they need to thrive in an era of technological change, and am taking action now to create a future that truly works for all.

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