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3 out of 4 responses to UK smoke-free generation consultation were AI bot-generated

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Briefings

A 2026 analysis of UK public consultation data reveals that three-quarters of responses to the 2023 smoke-free generation and vape sales consultation were generated by AI bots. This finding challenges the assumption that human input dominates public opinion on tobacco control policies.

Key points

• Three-quarters of all responses to the UK's 2023 public consultation on smoke-free generation and disposable vape restrictions were generated by AI bots.
• The analysis relied on publicly available data and freedom of information requests rather than direct survey responses.

Context

This research examines public opinion on tobacco control policies in the UK, specifically regarding smoke-free generation and disposable vape sales restrictions.

Limitations

The study covers only publicly available data and FOI requests; it does not include direct survey responses or private communications. Results are based on a single analysis published in Tobacco Control.

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