September 2023
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This conference examined priorities and next steps for the regulation of artificial intelligence, and supporting the growth of the UK sector.
It followed the Prime Minister setting out the ambition for the UK to take a lead in AI development and safety, and agreeing a cooperation deal with the US.
The discussion also took place amid growing concerns about perceived economic and societal threats posed by the technology, including calls for development to be paused to allow regulation to catch up.
Key stakeholders and policymakers at this conference discussed how a policy framework for responsible AI growth can be designed and implemented.
It was a timely opportunity for stakeholders to look at priorities for the Foundation Model Taskforce announced in April 2023, to support UK AI innovation and capabilities, as well as next steps more widely for policy, and the AI sector and its partners, in the context of DSIT’s A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation policy paper.
Delegates assessed priorities and strategy for the future of the AI sector, including funding and investment, building UK capabilities for AI market growth and supporting R&D and innovation, skills development, and the policies required to enable increased competition and diversity in the market.
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote sessions with Stephen Almond, Executive Director for Regulatory Risk, Information Commissioner’s Office; Bojana Bellamy, President, Centre for Information Policy Leadership; Sue Daley, Director for Technology and Innovation, techUK; Simon Staffell, Director, Government Affairs, Microsoft; and Daniel Wilson, Policy and Public Affairs Director, BT.
Sessions in the agenda looked at:
- policy: assessing the government strategy for AI regulation and growth in the UK - implications for development of the UK AI sector - key considerations for regulation
- next steps: priorities for the Foundation Model Taskforce - regulatory structures - accountability and governance - support for competition and growth - safety - transparency and fairness
- stakeholders: what do consumers, higher education and industry need from AI provision in the UK
- capabilities: supporting UK AI market growth - investment - R&D - public trust - infrastructure - education and skills - diversity - centres of excellence
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from the CMA; DAERA, NI; DBT; DCMS; Defra; Department for the Economy, NI; DESNZ; DfE; DfT; DHSC; DLUHC; DSIT; DWP; FCDO; GLD; HMCTS; HMRC; HM Treasury; Home Office; House of Commons Library; HSE; ICO; IPO; Isle of Man Government; MCA; MHRA; MOD; MOJ; NAO; NCSC; Ofcom; OSR; UKHSA; UKSA; UKSIN; WRA; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government.
