UK AI Approach
UK AI Regulation Framework
Sector-specific, principles-based approach using existing regulators. Five cross-sector principles guide regulatory application rather than horizontal AI legislation.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
UK
Enacted
Unknown
Effective
Unknown
Enforcement
Existing sector regulators (CMA, FCA, ICO, Ofcom) via DRCF coordination
Who Must Comply
Safety Provisions
- • Principle: Safety, security, robustness
- • Principle: Transparency, explainability
- • Principle: Fairness
- • Principle: Accountability, governance
- • Principle: Contestability, redress
Enforcement
Enforced by
Existing sector regulators (CMA, FCA, ICO, Ofcom) via DRCF coordination
Quick Facts
- Binding
- No
- Mental Health Focus
- No
- Child Safety Focus
- No
- Algorithmic Scope
- No
Why It Matters
UK taking "pro-innovation" voluntary approach contrasts with EU's prescriptive model. May shift if Online Safety Act enforcement reveals gaps.
Recent Developments
Government AI Bill delayed until potentially May 2026. AI Security Institute (formerly AI Safety Institute) focuses on evaluation, not regulation.
Cite This
APA
United Kingdom. (n.d.). UK AI Regulation Framework. Retrieved from https://nope.net/regs/uk-ai-approach
BibTeX
@misc{uk_ai_approach,
title = {UK AI Regulation Framework},
author = {United Kingdom},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://nope.net/regs/uk-ai-approach}
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