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Comment by Lord Watson of Invergowrie

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Labour member of the UK House of Lords; calls for binding regulation on powerful AI model developers.
These decisions cannot be left solely to private companies or a small group of experts. The development of such powerful technologies affects all of humanity and therefore demands a democratic mandate. Wider society must have a say in how far we are willing to go and under what conditions.
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Lord Watson of Invergowrie, House of Lords debate “Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and Society,” June 5, 2026.
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AI value alignment must be subject to public deliberation, not decided by developers alone
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AI Verified The quote explicitly says these decisions need a democratic mandate and wider societal input, directly supporting the statement. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 55min ago
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AI Verified The quote calls for a democratic mandate and wider public input; correct answer is for, matching the recorded vote. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 55min ago

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AI Verified Verified in the 5 Jun 2026 Hansard: Lord Watson of Invergowrie states the full stored passage. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 56min ago
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