The United Kingdom Diverges from the European Union in Its Proposed “Pro-Innovation” Approach to Regulating Artificial Intelligence

The United Kingdom Diverges from the European Union in Its Proposed “Pro-Innovation” Approach to Regulating Artificial Intelligence

November-December 2023, The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law

In this article, the authors discuss the UK government’s plans for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems, summarize its “pro-innovation” approach, and identify recent announcements from UK regulators on AI governance in their respective sectors. The authors also consider ways in which the UK’s approach differs from the EU’s proposals to regulate AI, and strategic considerations for businesses developing and using AI in the United Kingdom.