Artificial Intelligence chatbots

That this House notes the rapid advancement and accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots by both adults and children; further notes that many AI chatbots provide human-like responses and are designed to encourage emotional connection, friendship and intimacy; expresses concern that such chatbots are not required to clearly and repeatedly disclose to users that they are not human, and that children in particular may perceive AI chatbots as real people; also notes with concern that AI chatbots are largely unregulated and can share or create content which is sexually explicit or which promotes or encourages self-harm, suicide and physical or sexual violence; notes the growing trend of AI chatbots posing as licenced professionals, including therapists, doctors and lawyers, despite such chatbots having no professional qualifications, accountability or duty of care; calls on the Government to restrict AI chatbots based on risk of mental harm, so children can only access these chatbots where safe and age appropriate; further notes that regular reviews are fundamental due to the accelerated adoption of AI technology; and further calls for urgent action to ensure children and vulnerable adults are protected from any harms stemming from AI chatbots.