UK will not pit AI safety against investment in bid for growth, says minister

The UK wants to do its 'own thing' on AI regulation, suggesting a divergence from U.S. and EU

A U.K. government minister told CNBC it's important for the U.K. to "do our own thing" when it comes to regulating powerful artificial intelligence models.

Everyone to benefit from AI power, says science minister

We spoke to science and technology secretary Peter Kyle, as the PM announces new AI plans.

Advocates Urge Government to Prioritise AI Safety in Growth Agenda

AI safety advocates have urged the government to include a roadmap for tackling broader AI harms in its plans to “harness” the technology for economic growth and better public services. A UK think tank focussed on ethical and responsible use of AI said that piloting AI throughout the public sector should be implemented safely and include input from the public. In its response to the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, published on Monday,…

AI change happening 'quicker than we think', says prime minister

Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Labour of driving the UK's economy "into the ground" in a social media post.

UK PM, Keir Starmer, to make UK AI world leader

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday laid out his vision to harness the power of artificial intelligence to boost Britain’s flagging economy, promising flexible regulations amid concerns about the technology’s unchecked use. Starmer’s Labour government announced an “action plan” to make the UK “the world leader” in AI, with the “full weight” of

UK’s Starmer says Britain will go its own way on AI regulation - Regional Media News

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will go its own way on artificial intelligence regulation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. “I know there are different approaches (to AI regulation) around the world but we are now in control of our regulatory regime so we will go our own way on this,” Starmer said. “We will test and understand AI before we regulate it to make sure that when we do it, it’s proportionate and grounded.” (Reporting by Sarah Yo…