AI bots flooded UK government consultation on disposable vapes ban with fake responses
In a public consultation on the UK tobacco and vapes bill in 2023, three-quarters of responses were machine-generated AI submissions aimed at derailing the proposed disposable vapes ban. This is considered one of the first coordinated attempts to use AI to disrupt health policymaking in the UK, raising concerns about the integrity of digital democratic processes.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the emerging risks of AI-driven manipulation in public policy consultations, threatening democratic decision-making authenticity.
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