Generative AIGovernmentRegulationIn its white paper outlining its policy on AI regulation, the UK government has called for “responsible use” while avoiding the introduction of what it calls innovation-stifling “heavy-handed legislation.” Credit: Luke StackpooleThe...
In February 2024, the UK Government announced itsresponse to the 2023 whitepaper consultation on AI regulation. Its pro-innovation stance on AI follows an outcome-based approach with a focus on 2 key characteristics – adaptivity and autonomy – that will guide domain specific interpretation. It p...
“Core characteristics” of AI rather than a single definition. The government proposes not to set out a universally applicable definition of AI, but to leave it to individual regulators to evolve more detailed definitions. The government comments that it does not think the European...
Last month the new Labour government in the UK announced in the King’s Speech that it will introduce new artificial intelligence (AI) rules alongside cybersecurity and digital information bills. A brief overview of these developments is set out below. Artificial Intelligence To date, the UK...
The UK Government has put forward proposals on the future regulation of AI, which would see various regulators apply six ‘principles’ to markets which are implementing such technologies.
Sunak has emphasized that safety in AI is a priority for his government, which is why the UK will also be hosting the first Summit on global AI Safety later this year. Apart from exercising caution when it comes to this domain, the UK has also committed to investing £900 million ($1....
"The U.K. government needs to recognize this new type of risk and the changes to science, innovation andsocietythat are happening as a result."
So it’s likely that central government policy and regulator-led activities will carry the weight of AI regulation in the UK. Time will tell whether the UK’s ‘pro-innovation’ framework will truly boost innovation and propel the nation into AI superpower status. ...
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The US launched its own AI safety institute last year, while the EU has enacted an AI Act that is considered among the toughest regulatory regimes for the new technology. As part of the new platform, the UK government will be rolling out a self-assessment tool to help small businesses chec...