Question follow-through · 66533

Artificial Intelligence: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of regulating AI systems at the point of (a) use and (b) development.

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled: 10 Jul 2025
Target answer date: 14 Jul 2025
Answer: 18 Jul 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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10 Jul 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of regulating AI systems at the point of (a) use and (b) development.
14 Jul 2025
Target answer date
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18 Jul 2025
Answer published
Artificial intelligence is the defining opportunity of our generation, and the Government is taking action to harness its economic benefits for UK citizens. As set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan, we believe most AI systems should be regulated at ...

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