AI Bots Overwhelmed 2023 UK Vape Consultation with Fake Responses

• Three-quarters of responses to the 2023 UK consultation on disposable vapes were AI-generated.
• The consultation aimed to create a smoke-free generation and restrict disposable vape sales.
• Researchers analyzed publicly available data and freedom of information requests.
• The AI-generated responses failed to stop the bill from passing into law.
• The findings were published in the journal Tobacco Control.