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Artificial intelligence: is the UK falling behind?

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14 March 2025 / Robert Taylor
Issue: 8108 / Categories: Features , Profession , Artificial intelligence , Technology , Regulatory , International
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The transformative potential of AI is undeniable, but so are its risks: Robert Taylor explains why the UK must act now to legislate
  • While the US, EU, and China have all taken significant steps to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), the UK has yet to introduce a dedicated AI regulatory framework.
  • Robust legislation is essential to safeguard individual rights, foster business confidence, and maintain global competitiveness.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping global economies, and altering the way individuals interact with technology. From healthcare to finance, AI-driven systems are enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

However, these advancements also bring significant risks, including privacy violations, bias, algorithmic discrimination, cybersecurity threats, and ethical concerns. As the global AI race intensifies, governments worldwide are recognising the need for comprehensive legislative frameworks to regulate its development and application. The US, the EU, and China have all taken significant steps to regulate AI, aiming to harness its benefits while mitigating its risks. However, the UK has yet to introduce a dedicated AI

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