Overview

• Britain’s medicines regulator has convened a national body to advise on AI regulation and accelerate NHS access to proven tools while safeguarding patients.
• The commission is chaired by Professor Alastair Denniston with Patient Safety Commissioner Professor Henrietta Hughes as deputy, and the Health Foundation serving as research partner.
• A formal call for evidence will gather input from UK and international contributors to shape recommendations for a rulebook scheduled for publication in 2026.
• Priority areas include radiology, pathology, remote monitoring and ambient voice technology for clinical documentation, which has been slowed by regulatory uncertainty.
• Recent trials of the Tortus note‑taking tool across nearly 17,000 interactions reported a 23.5% rise in clinician–patient interaction, with economic modelling indicating potential increases in A&E demand if scaled nationally.