Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Creates a regulatory framework for AI and connected purposes in the UK.
• Imposes duties on AI developers, providers and organisations deploying AI systems to manage risk and ensure safety.
• Establishes regulatory oversight with powers to investigate and enforce rules, including penalties where appropriate.
• Applies across sectors, affecting private companies, public bodies and individual users.
• If approved by the Lords, it would move on to the House of Commons for scrutiny and potential passage.

Progress

The bill is at its 3rd reading in the Lords. It has already passed the 1st and 2nd readings, and the Order of Commitment was discharged on 24 April 2024; once the Lords approve it, it would proceed to the Commons.