1. Background
Thewhite paper on artificial intelligence regulation released by the UK government aims to promote innovation and establish a flexible and sustainable regulatory system that not only promotes the development of AI technology but also prevents potential risks. The plan does not set up a special AI regulatory agency, but relies on the division of labor and responsibility of existing industry regulators.
2. Core Concepts
Adhere to the principles of consistency, proportionality and situation-oriented, and flexibly apply AI regulatory principles across industries based on their own field characteristics.
3. The main content
- is supported by the central AI expert team to improve the technical capabilities and rule interpretation capabilities of various regulatory agencies.
- Explore security responsibility mechanisms for highly general-purpose AI systems to ensure they have adequate security measures.
- Promote regulatory sandbox mechanisms, encourage technology testing and piloting, and ensure that innovation and security go hand in hand.
- Strengthen international cooperation and rule docking, and promote the consistency of global AI governance.
4. Strategic significance
Theframework seeks a balance between risk prevention and control and technological innovation, creating a favorable development environment for the UK AI industry and forming a governance model that can be in line with international standards.
See the official website for details:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-regulation-a-pro-innovation-approach