5
Accepted
Introduce new AI-specific legislation if current regulatory approaches prove insufficient to address harms.
Conclusion
The next Government should stand ready to introduce new AI-specific legislation, should an approach based on regulatory activity, existing legislation and voluntary commitments by leading developers prove insufficient to address current and potential future harms associated with the technology.
Government Response Summary
The government has committed to introducing appropriate legislation, announced in the King's Speech, to place requirements on developers of the most powerful AI models. It intends to consult on these proposals before bringing the legislation forward.
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Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government welcomes the findings of the committee in relation to the need to legislate for the safety of AI. As announced at the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, the Government is proposing to establish appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models. The Government intends to consult on these proposals before bringing forward legislation, which will include how the most powerful AI models will be captured. We look forward to feedback from the committee on these proposals and on our wider priorities for AI. Government response to Committee conclusions and recommendations 8 – 15
Source
Report
Third Report - Governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
28 May 2024
HC 38
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.0 yrs
Report published
28 May 2024