Smart speaker protections move closer for radio – RadioToday

Smart speaker protections move closer for radio – RadioToday

The government plans to designate Amazon Alexa and Alexa+, Google Assistant and Apple Siri as regulated Radio Selection Services under the Media Act 2024. The move would require the platforms to support access to UK radio services and extend the rules to Amazon’s newer AI powered Alexa+ service. Media Minister Ian Murray confirmed the government’s position in a statement to Parliament on Wednesday 15 July, with a short consultation now taking pl…

Radiocentre welcomes government plans to extend support for radio to AI-powered smart speakers

16 July 2026: The government has agreed that UK radio services should be supported across all the main voice assistants, including their AI powered spin-offs.      Confirmation of this approach was part of an announcement yesterday (15 July) of plans to formally designate Amazon’s Alexa and Alexa+, Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri as regulated Radio Selection Services under the Media Act 2024.  Media Minister Ian Murray made a statement to parl…