Asked by: Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to assign regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence to an existing regulatory body or establish a new regulatory body.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
It is right that the vast majority of AI systems are regulated at point of use by our expert existing regulators. In response to the AI Action Plan, the Government committed to building the capability of regulators so they are prepared for the opportunities and risks of AI.
Alongside this, the Government is developing legislative proposals to support the safe development of the most powerful AI systems, recognising the distinct risks and opportunities these models bring. We are refining our proposals and will launch a public consultation later this year.
Asked by: Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Vallance of Balham on 29 April (HL Deb col 1092), on what date they plan to launch the consultation on advanced general intelligence and superintelligence models.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The Government is looking at the case for legislation which delivers on our manifesto commitment. This would better prepare the UK for AI's security risks, while also making sure our statute book is ready for the age of AI and its huge opportunities.
We are continuing to refine our proposals and will launch a public consultation later this year.
Asked by: Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Viscount Camrose on 18 September regarding the Newport Wafer Fab factory (HL Deb col 1199), when they expect the judicial review to be completed, thereby enabling ministers to answer parliamentary questions on this issue.
Answered by Viscount Camrose - Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology)
The timing of judicial reviews is a matter for the Court. The Investment Security Unit in the Cabinet Office is responsible for monitoring Nexperia’s compliance with the Final Order issued under the National Security and Investment Act 2021.