Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to assign regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence to an existing regulatory body or establish a new regulatory body.

It is right that the vast majority of AI systems are regulated at point of use by our expert existing regulators. In response to the AI Action Plan, the Government committed to building the capability of regulators so they are prepared for the opportunities and risks of AI.

Alongside this, the Government is developing legislative proposals to support the safe development of the most powerful AI systems, recognising the distinct risks and opportunities these models bring. We are refining our proposals and will launch a public consultation later this year.