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Artificial Intelligence: Testing

Asked by Afzal KhanLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 28 October 2025UIN 83421

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of mandating pre-deployment testing of advanced (a) AI and (b) superintelligence models on levels of risk to the public.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The AI Security Institute (AISI) evaluates models both pre and post deployment in voluntary collaboration with leading AI developers.

Since being established in November 2023, AISI has tested over 30 models from leading AI companies. AISI’s findings show that over the past 18 months there has been a clear upward trend in AI system capabilities, which we expect to continue. We are committed to ensuring the UK is prepared for the changes AI will bring.

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