Question

Whether she is taking steps to help ensure that the use of artificial intelligence systems does not increase the risk of discrimination against people with protected characteristics.

We are committed to harnessing the huge potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve people’s lives. That’s why we’re making sure British values, rules and know-how are at the heart of safe AI that will benefit us all.

Our AI White Paper set out that:

• all uses of AI in the UK must comply with the Equality Act;
• regulators should look to key principles such as fairness, accountability, contestability and redress when making sure that the use of AI is safe.

I am also continuing to drive implementation of the Inclusive Britain Action Plan’s commitments to guard against bias in AI.