Ninth Report - The governance of artificial intelligence: interim report

Select Committee
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee HC 1769 31 August 2023
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 22 items (6 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 22 of 22 classified)
Accepted 10
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 7
Deferred 4
Clear

Recommendations

3 results
14 Deferred
Introduce a tightly-focussed AI Bill to establish regulator 'due regard' duties promptly.
Recommendation
The Government has said in the AI white paper that it may legislate, at a minimum, to establish ‘due regard’ duties for existing regulators. That commitment alone—in addition to any further requirements that may emerge—suggests that there should be a … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government does not intend to introduce new AI legislation immediately, preferring an evidence-based approach and further learning about risks. They will provide more details on their next steps as part of the white paper consultation response.
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15 Deferred
Para 107
Confirm plans for AI-specific legislation and work undertaken exploring Bill contents.
Recommendation
In its reply to this interim Report, and its response to the AI white paper consultation, the Government should confirm whether AI-specific legislation, such as the introduction of a requirement for regulators to pay due regard to the AI white … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government states it does not intend to introduce new AI legislation immediately and will not preempt its white paper response to confirm legislative plans for the next Parliament. They will set out further details on next steps as part of that consultation response.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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22 Deferred
Accelerate establishment of comprehensive AI governance regime including necessary statutory measures.
Recommendation
We believe that the UK’s depth of expertise in AI and the disciplines which contribute to it—the vibrant and competitive developer and content industry that the UK is home to; and the UK’s longstanding reputation for developing trustworthy and innovative … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agrees on the importance of an AI governance regime and has published a White Paper, but states it will not rush to introduce new legislation. An update on their approach will be provided through their response to the AI Regulation White Paper.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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13 Conclusion Deferred
Para 105
The Government is yet to confirm whether AI-specific legislation will be included in the upcoming King’s Speech in November. This new session of Parliament will be the last opportunity before the General Election for the UK to legislate on the governance of AI. Following the Election it is unlikely that …
Government Response Summary
The government stated it does not intend to introduce new legislation immediately, preferring an evidence-based approach and further learning through initiatives like the AI Safety Institute and Summit. It confirmed that further details on next steps for AI regulation will be provided in the white paper consultation response.
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