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AI Bots Flooded UK Government Consultation on Disposable Vapes Ban in 2023

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Research reveals that three-quarters of responses to the 2023 UK government consultation on banning disposable vapes were generated by AI bots. This flood of machine-generated input was a failed attempt to prevent the bill from becoming law. The findings highlight challenges in managing digital interference in public policy consultations.

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Originally published by gnews