Overview

• British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who hosted a global AI summit last year, is now overseeing the drafting of AI regulation legislation.
• The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is focusing on the most powerful AI models, including those like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
• No immediate legislation is expected; the UK plans to wait for an upcoming AI conference in France to launch a consultation.
• The UK's approach contrasts with the EU's comprehensive AI Act, which imposes strict compliance and fines for violations.
• Separately, the UK is also considering amendments to copyright laws to allow opt-outs for AI content scraping.