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ARTICLE · 05 MAY 2023

A Pro-Innovation Sector-Led Approach To Regulating AI In UK

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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As the ICO published its response to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's ("DSIT") long awaited White Paper ‘AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach' (the "White Paper")...

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David Coulling
David Coulling
Claire Wiseman
Claire Wiseman
Alex Cravero
Alex Cravero
Katie Reid
Katie Reid
Chiazam Mozie (Trainee Solicitor)
Chiazam Mozie (Trainee Solicitor)

As the ICO published its response to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's ("DSIT") long awaited White Paper 'AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach' (the "White Paper") last week, we take a closer look at the "adaptable approach" set out in the White Paper, to future proof AI regulation through a context-specific and sector-led approach in line with five common principles.

Spotlight on AI

In an effort for the UK to become a leader in technology and take advantage of Brexit freedoms, the Government has announced plans to increase investment, improve regulation and stimulate growth in technology and science, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence ("AI") in the UK. Amongst other things, these plans include regulatory reform, the commitment of up to £3.5 billion in investment in technology and science and have been set out in the newly released:

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