# A Witty Take on AI Shenanigans: Watchdog Warns Users to Keep Their Bots in Check
In a world where chatbots can impersonate anyone (even your Aunt Edna who only talks about her hip replacement), the UK’s communications watchdog, Ofcom, is stepping in to say, “Whoa there, partner!” Apparently, there’s a fine line between making friends and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Let’s dive into the details!
## Key Points:
– **Ofcom’s New Guidance**: Tech firms are warned that content generated by user-made bots might start playing by a new set of rules under the UK Online Safety Act.
– **Impersonation Issues**: Some users on the Characters.AI platform decided it would be a great idea to create avatars of late British teenagers Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell. Spoiler: it wasn’t.
– **Consequences of Poor Choices**: Those creating bots that mimic real or fictional individuals might find themselves on the wrong side of the digital law, particularly with recent distressing incidents prompting swift action.
– **Crisis Support Reminder**: The article smartly reminds readers that if you or someone you know is struggling, there are plenty of
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/09/ofcom-warns-tech-firms-after-chatbots-imitate-brianna-ghey-and-molly-russell
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