AI bots generated three-quarters of responses to UK vape ban consultation
Analysis shows AI-generated submissions dominated the 2023 public consultation on disposable vapes, marking a coordinated effort to influence health policy.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 10% |
| 27 Oct, 02:42 UTC | 10% |
| 26 Oct, 21:45 UTC | 6% |
| 26 Oct, 17:36 UTC | 11% |
| 25 Oct, 14:27 UTC | 7% |
| 24 Oct, 13:31 UTC | 6% |
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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 27 Oct 2026. Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories published first, on 27 October at 22:30 UTC; The Guardian followed 1 min later. The most recent article, from The Guardian, appeared on 27 October at 22:30 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Guardian (major outlet), Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories.
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- Yes — the market puts it at 10%, with $94 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. The market resolves to Yes if the US government enacts a federal ban on public access to open-source AI models via legislation, executive order, or regulation before January 1, 2027. Otherwise, it resolves to No. Readers often mistake this for a ban on AI development rather than public access, or they ignore the strict deadline.
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