UK public bodies confront a surge of AI-generated complaints

Councils, regulators, MPs’ offices and tribunals report that chatbot-generated complaints and appeals are growing longer and harder to process, adding pressure to already stretched staff.

By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing
Source published 08 Nov 2026 · Briefing published 9 November 2026

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The Guardian found examples of submissions running to dozens or even hundreds of pages, sometimes padded with irrelevant material, inaccurate legal references or fabricated cases. The Information Commissioner’s Office said public bodies must still provide human responses to valid requests.

Organisations are considering word limits, structured forms, tighter submission rules and AI-assisted triage. Some officials also worry that automated screening or drafting could weaken the human contact needed for complex cases.

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