"My Lords, the Government recognise that, while AI creates immense opportunities, it also transforms the workplace. To ensure continued access to meaningful employment, we are planning for all possible outcomes. We have launched the AI and the Future of Work Unit, a cross-governmental initiative supported by the AI Security Institute. …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, first, I pay tribute to the noble Lord for his long-standing work in this field and for the consistent attention that he has brought to this very important matter.
We have published the Responsible AI in Recruitment guidance, which sets out good practice for procuring and deploying AI …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for all the work she did when she was a Minister at DSIT, especially in this whole area of AI. The AI and the Future of Work Unit is designed to ensure that AI adoption strengthens rather than fragments local economies. Working with mayoral combined …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, that is an excellent question. Let me set out the Government’s position here. Let me also say that technology has impacted us for the last 50 years and we have risen above it. We have embraced technology in the way that we work, do business, access financial information …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble friend is right to bring up these concerns. Like all technologies, AI will reshape our world of work. We must accept that. We must embrace the new roles and opportunities that the transition brings. This is why we are committed to equipping 10 million workers with …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, the recent India AI summit concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi declaration on AI impact, endorsed by nearly 90 countries. The declaration promotes international co-operation on its benefits, including equitable, enhanced trustworthiness and security, and on expanding access to AI for social and economic growth. We …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"The noble Lord knows that we work globally with our international partners, as I said when I responded to his question a few weeks ago. The Future of Work Unit serves as a government centre of expertise on how AI is changing jobs and work. The unit works with businesses, …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My noble friend is right. We will not stand by but will look proactively at the evidence of impacts on the workforce. Yes, we acknowledge that some work will be replaced by AI, but, at the same time, new jobs will be created and we have to ensure that our …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, this instrument was laid on 12 January 2026. I acknowledge that the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has provided a helpful review of these regulations and not drawn any special attention of this House and the other place to the instrument. I acknowledge that the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny …..." Lord Leong - View Speech