On July 15, 2026, the UK government published a consultation seeking public opinion on extending the Communications Act 2003 to voice-activated systems, specifically to Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google Assistant. The proposals would allow the government to regulate how streaming radio is delivered using these systems.BackgroundMost people across the UK now listen to the radio using digital platforms rather than analog (AM/FM) broadcasts. Notably, 18% of radio listening occurs via voice-assisted devices, such as smart speakers and smartphones. To ensure the radio feeds provided by these devices are regulated, lawmakers passed the Media Act 2024, which amended the Communications Act 2003 and added Part 3B....