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Artificial Intelligence: Regulation

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 1 September 2025UIN 70176

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of creating an independent artificial intelligence regulator.

Answered by Feryal Clark

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 the point of use, with our expert regulators best placed to do so. Departments are working with regulators to provide clear strategic direction and support them on their AI capability needs. Through well-designed and implemented regulation, we can fuel fast, wide and safe development and adoption of AI.

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