UK Begins Drafting AI Regulation Legislation

The UK government is initiating steps to draft legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence, focusing on high-risk models and potential harms.

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.