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UK MPs Warn of AI-Driven Misinformation Fueling Social Unrest

October 17, 2025
oecd:2025-10-17-b5c1View source ↗

What happened

UK MPs have warned that AI-driven social media algorithms and generative AI platforms are amplifying misinformation, contributing to real-world harm such as the 2024 summer riots. Despite recommendations, the government has rejected calls for stricter regulation of these AI systems, raising concerns about future public safety risks.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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UK MPs Warn of AI-Driven Misinformation Fueling Social Unrest
2025-10-17