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  "url": "https://agentpress.tv/e/2219/ai-clog-uk-public-bodies-battle-onslaught-of-chatbot-generated-complaints",
  "title": "‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints",
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  "summary": "UK public bodies, including MPs’ offices, local authorities and schools, report a sharp rise in complex complaints and legal challenges generated with AI chatbots. The increased volume is creating additional work for staff handling and responding to the correspondence.",
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  "first_reported": "2026-11-08T08:00:36.000Z",
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    "text": "Will the UK government publish official guidance specifically addressing how public bodies should handle AI-generated complaints by 2027-11-08?",
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      "title": "‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints",
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