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Written question asked by Baroness Kidron (Crossbench) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Internet: Public Consultation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how responses to Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, published on 2 March, will be evaluated; whether artificial intelligence will be used in that evaluation; whether it will be used equally across all submissions; and, if not, what criteria will determine which responses are assessed by artificial intelligence and which by officials.

Answer

Human eyes have been involved in every stage of the Growing up in the online world consultation assessment.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was used to help quickly identify themes in the open text responses to the consultation, the process was robust and quality assured, with human review validating and scrutinising the themes AI identified. Policy officials then used the themes to analyse the responses and develop policy alongside wider evidence and stakeholder input.

Ministers considered a wide range of input and evidence before making their policy decisions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL684
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Internet Public consultation Young people Artificial intelligence
Link
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