Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Government Office for Technology Transfer on (a) detecting, (b) preventing, and (c) removing child sexual abuse images created by generative artificial intelligence since July 2024.

The Secretary of State has not had any conversations with the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) on this topic. The Home Office are responsible for policy related to detecting, preventing, and removing child sexual abuse images created by generative digital AI and Ofcom are responsible for implementing measures in the Online Safety Act 2023 that relate to detecting, preventing, and removing child sexual abuse images created by generative digital AI.

GOTT helps to accelerate government’s innovations towards the market to impact growth and deliver new products and services for citizens. GOTT provides direct practical expert support, grant funding for specific opportunities, access to networks, and guidance to central government departments and arm’s length bodies.