UK delays AI regulation as ministers plan broader legislation
UK delays AI regulation as ministers plan broader legislation
Plans to regulate artificial intelligence in the UK have been postponed until at least 2026, as ministers prepare a comprehensive bill addressing AI safety and copyright concerns, The Guardian reported. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle aims to introduce the legislation in the next parliamentary session, delaying earlier plans for a narrower, immediate bill targeting large language models like ChatGPT.
Originally, the government intended to mandate testing of advanced AI models by the UK’s AI Security Institute. That proposal has been shelved to align with potential policies from a future Trump administration, amid fears regulation could deter AI investment.
The new bill will also cover copyright issues, following backlash from artists over a separate data bill that would permit AI training on copyrighted material unless creators opt out. The House of Lords recently passed an amendment requiring AI firms to disclose such usage. A cross-party working group on AI and copyright will be formed, Kyle confirmed.
