Overview
- Backed by more than 100 MPs, peers and devolved legislators, the cross‑party effort is coordinated by nonprofit Control AI, which counts Skype co‑founder Jaan Tallinn as a backer.
- The coalition seeks enforceable rules for the most powerful models, an independent watchdog and minimum safety testing, plus international tripwires or a pause on developing superintelligence.
- Government officials contend AI is already regulated under existing rules, yet Labour’s 2024 commitment to regulate frontier models has not produced a bill.
- Organisers say AI companies are lobbying to stall restrictions and cite pressure from the US, calling on Keir Starmer to distance himself from Donald Trump’s White House stance against strict regulation.
- Supporters including Des Browne, Zac Goldsmith, former AI minister Jonathan Berry and Bishop Steven Croft warn of nuclear‑scale risks and press for provable testing, off‑switches and stronger oversight.