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MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

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What happened

Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:07:08 UTC.

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