United Kingdom: Issued Guidance on Implementing the UK’s AI regulatory principles

On 6 February 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DIST) issued guidance on implementing the United Kingdom's Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulatory principles. The guidance, which is not binding, is addressed to regulators who are considering the impacts of AI. It builds on the UK's five pro-innovation regulatory principles outlined in the AI Regulation White Paper. These principles include safety, security, robustness, appropriate transparency and explainability, fairness, accountability and governance, and contestability and redress. The guidance also introduces a central function to support regulators' understanding of the AI risk landscape and to conduct risk assessments. The central function will also support the development of regulators' skills and expertise in AI, promote information sharing, and work with regulators to analyse and review potential gaps in existing regulatory powers and remits. The guidance is part of a phased approach, with further details and resources to be provided in the subsequent phases.