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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2024
King’s Speech

"My Lords, I offer my warmest congratulations to the new ministerial team and my support to this new Government at a time of unprecedented challenges in foreign affairs and defence. I rise today to address an issue of profound importance that strikes at the very heart of our democratic values …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2024
King’s Speech

"Okay—I am nearly finished.

The United Kingdom has the opportunity to lead by example, advocating for a global governance framework that upholds the integrity of our information ecosystem, protects our free will and human agency and preserves our democratic values...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 21 May 2020
Covid-19: Businesses and the Private Sector

"My Lords, today I would like to talk about how artificial intelligence has made its mark as a powerful technology in the fight against Covid-19. Before I begin, I declare my interest as CEO of the British technology and drug discovery company, BenevolentAI.

Following China’s publication on 12 January of …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 07 Nov 2017
Growing up with the Internet (Communications Committee Report)

"My Lords, I declare my interest as the Prime Minister’s special representative on internet safety. While this is not exactly the role envisioned by the committee of a children’s digital champion, noble Lords may be assured that child safety online is a personal life mission for me and I commit …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 02 Nov 2017
A Manifesto to Strengthen Families

"My Lords, I declare my interest as the Prime Minister’s special representative on internet safety. I welcome the manifesto and support it wholeheartedly.

Technology is transforming childhood and family life beyond recognition, and for this manifesto to achieve the desired results of stronger, more resilient families, we must examine the …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Social Media: Online Abuse

"My Lords, the growth of the internet has brought us many opportunities but unfortunately, all too often, it has been exploited by those who seek to use it as a tool to spread hatred and to target individuals and communities because of who they are or what they believe. The …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Social Media: Online Abuse

"I take note of the noble Baroness’s account for the House of the issues raised in the BBC case last week. It is of course right that we should continue to keep our position under review, but a complete response to this problem requires more than just legislation; it needs …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Social Media: Online Abuse

"The noble Baroness is absolutely correct. It is indeed important that companies should take responsibility for their actions. The majority of internet platforms are based overseas and provide global services, and as the House is fully aware, there is significant complexity around introducing any regime that governs online activity, including …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Social Media: Online Abuse

"Yes. I should say to my noble friend that we are clear that what is illegal offline is also illegal online. Legislation is in place to deal with internet trolls, cyberstalking, harassment, revenge porn and the perpetrators of grossly offensive, obscene or menacing behaviour...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Mar 2017
Social Media: Online Abuse

"Statutory guidance is one of a range of options that could be chosen when placing an obligation on companies to take greater steps to tackle the misuse of their platforms. It is right that we should continue to press companies to take more effective action to tackle any misuse of …..."
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