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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 20 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 August 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 3 August 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Fraud: Artificial Intelligence

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect consumers from artificial intelligence-enabled financial fraud and scams conducted through online platforms and messaging services.

Answer

This Government is deeply concerned by the devastating impact online fraud can have on victims, both financially and emotionally, including that which is artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled.

That is why, under the Online Safety Act (OSA), the Government has taken action to ensure online platforms and services are required to implement robust preventative measures to stop fraudulent content from reaching potential victims. AI content is treated no differently to other types of content under the OSA – if it is fraudulent in nature, platforms are required to prevent it from reaching users and take swift action if it does appear.

From mid-2027 the largest in-scope companies will also be required to take greater steps to prevent fraudulent adverts from appearing, including those that are AI-enabled.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2361
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Consumers Fraud Internet Protection Artificial intelligence
Link
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