UK Government Sets Out Approach To AI Regulation

On Tuesday, 6 February 2024, the UK government released its consultation response to its March 2023 white paper titled 'A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation'. The response provides further details on the UK government's approach to artificial intelligence regulation.

Key takeaways

• Sticking with a context-based approach. The UK government confirmed that it plans to stick to the context-based framework – underpinned by cross‑sectoral principles –outlined in the white paper. The aim is to retain an agile regulatory approach that does not dampen innovation and can adapt to evolving AI risks.
• Cross-sectoral principles, interpreted by existing regulators. The five core principles established in the white paper have been retained – namely:
  • Safety, security and robustness.