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47 articles tagged AI policy
Draft US letter tells allies to choose between AI blocs
A State Department draft warns 35 signatories they cannot hold membership of both Washington's Pax Silica framework and Beijing's rival AI body.
ICO says a statutory data sandbox for AI is workable
The regulator published research finding a time-limited exemption regime feasible, with demand niche but the potential impact significant for UK innovators.
Burnham axes DSIT and puts an AI minister in cabinet
Kanishka Narayan becomes the first AI minister to attend cabinet as Andy Burnham abolishes DSIT and disperses its functions across Whitehall departments.
Pensions Regulator: trustees should embrace AI but govern it carefully
TPR CEO Nausicaa Delfas has set out the regulator's most detailed AI position to date, urging trustees to capitalise on the opportunity but with strong oversight.
Teachers warn AI is eroding pupils' critical thinking in England
NEU survey of 9,000 teachers finds two-thirds have observed declining thinking skills among pupils using AI, as 49% oppose government AI tutor plans.
Palantir UK boss urges government to keep £330m NHS data contract
Palantir's UK chief has pushed back against calls to exit the £330m NHS Federated Data Platform deal as ministers explore triggering a break clause in the contract.
David Sacks exits White House AI and Crypto Czar role after 130 days
David Sacks has left his position as White House AI and Crypto Czar after his Special Government Employee tenure expired. He moves to an advisory role on the newly formed PCAST council.
UK government adds AI to national security procurement priorities
New government guidance will recognise AI alongside shipbuilding, steel, and energy infrastructure as critical for national security, with departments directed to prioritise British suppliers in these sectors.
UK Government Backtracks on AI Copyright After Creative Sector Outcry
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirms the government has dropped its preferred approach to AI copyright, following widespread opposition from artists including Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa.
EU Council agrees to delay and simplify AI Act high-risk rules
The EU Council has adopted its negotiating position on streamlining the AI Act, pushing back deadlines for high-risk systems and extending SME exemptions.
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Drop Anthropic AI Immediately
President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic technology as the Pentagon classified the AI company as a supply-chain risk to national security.
Public Scepticism Threatens UK Government AI Ambitions, Report Finds
Deloitte and Re:State polling shows 37% of voters see AI as a risk to public services versus 23% as an opportunity, while public service leaders remain optimistic.
UK Courts to Use Copilot for Transcriptions as Lammy Announces AI Expansion
Deputy PM announces plans to deploy AI across England and Wales courts for transcription, summarising judgments, and case scheduling with £12m for new Justice AI Unit.
UK Commits Record £1.6 Billion to AI Research and Innovation Strategy
UKRI launches its first AI strategy backed by record funding, targeting breakthroughs in healthcare, clean energy and public services.
UK AI Minister Unveils Fractile's £100m Investment and Sovereign AI Fund at Founders Forum
Minister Narayan announces Fractile's £100m UK commitment, a £500m Sovereign AI unit, and plans to skill 10 million workers in AI by 2030.
UK Government Launches Cross-Department Unit to Monitor AI Job Disruption
Work secretary Liz Kendall acknowledges jobs will be lost but pledges AI training for all British adults as government prepares for workforce transition.
UK Minister: Universal Basic Income Needed for AI Job Displacement
Investment minister Lord Stockwood reveals government discussions about UBI to support workers in industries facing AI disruption, suggesting tech windfall levy could fund payments.
UK Government Abandons Plans for Comprehensive AI Bill
Ministers shift from promising 'stronger' AI regulation to ditching plans for overarching legislation, prioritising growth over governance.
UK Government Partners with Google DeepMind on AI for Public Services
Google DeepMind will open its first automated research lab in the UK and develop AI tools for government, education, and clean energy applications.
