AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach – policy proposals
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In March 2023, we published the consultation: AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach – policy proposals.
The consultation sought views on the proposals for implementing a proportionate and pro-innovation framework for regulating AI as set out in the AI regulation white paper. This included revised cross-sectoral principles to guide safe and responsible AI innovation and proposals for a new central function within government to coordinate, oversee, and evaluate the regulatory framework for AI.
We have carefully analysed all the responses and evidence we received. We are grateful for the time and effort our stakeholders committed during this process, which has informed and strengthened the development of our AI regulatory framework. In the consultation response, we set out a summary of the evidence we received along with our formal response and next steps for the AI regulation framework.
Detail of feedback received
We received 409 responses to this consultation from a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- members of industry, large businesses, trade unions or associations
- research organisations, universities, and think tanks
- small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
- charities, non-profits, community interest organisations, social, civic or activist groups
- regulators, legal service and professional advisory bodies
- public sector organisations
- individual members of the public
Full details of our consultation method can be found in Annex A, with a list of online survey respondents in Annex B.
As part of the consultation, we proactively engaged with 364 individuals through:
- roundtables
- technical workshops
- bilaterals
- a programme of ongoing regulator engagement
Our roundtables sought the views of stakeholders that we might hear from less often with topics including the impact of AI on marginalised communities, public trust, and citizen perspectives. We also held roundtables focused on regulatory challenges for smaller businesses and the open source community. More detail can be found in Annex A.
The responses to this consultation have played a crucial role in building our understanding as we continue to develop and implement a proportionate and adaptable regulatory framework for AI.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The AI regulation white paper sets out the government’s proposals for implementing a proportionate, future-proof and pro-innovation framework for regulating AI.
In the consultation, we’re seeking feedback on the proposals, including:
- our revised cross-sectoral principles, including safety and transparency
- a statutory duty requiring regulators to have due regard to the cross-sectoral principles
- new central functions that focus on coherence across the regulatory landscape, cross-sectoral risk, and monitoring and evaluation
- additional education and awareness support for consumers, businesses, and regulators
- the allocation of legal responsibility for AI throughout the value chain
- approaches to the regulation of foundation models
- an AI regulatory sandbox
We’re also inviting feedback on the related impact assessment.
We welcome views from businesses, investors, regulators, academics, consumer groups and trade associations, but the consultation is open to anyone who has an interest.
See the consultation privacy notice.
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates
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Government response to consultation published.
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Added detail of feedback received.
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First published.