UK Government Backs Lords AI Ethics Recommendations in Official Response
The UK government officially welcomes the House of Lords artificial intelligence report and highlights its commitment to ethical AI through its Industrial Strategy. The response emphasizes the creation of data trusts and a new mission to transform healthcare by 2030.
The UK government issues a supportive response to the House of Lords Artificial Intelligence Select Committee report, which previously suggests that the country focuses on ethics as a realistic niche in the AI and machine learning sectors. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, alongside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the Office for Artificial Intelligence, officially welcomes the findings in the name of Secretary of State Greg Clark.
Within the response, the government highlights its commitment to an artificial intelligence sector deal as part of its broader Industrial Strategy. The document details a primary mission announced by the prime minister that aims to make the UK a world leader in using data and AI to transform the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic diseases by the year 2030.
To address the Lords' recommendations regarding the ethical use of AI, the government outlines plans for data trusts to ensure safe and secure data governance. These trusts are intended to help small and medium-sized enterprises pool resources and compete with larger firms, ultimately fostering a healthier AI business ecosystem. Additionally, the government announces a "smart data review" to examine existing data portability initiatives like open banking.