Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what cybersecurity safeguards and oversight mechanisms are in place to protect online data and systems during regulatory relaxation periods under the UK’s 'AI sandbox' testing framework.

The AI Growth Lab will pilot responsible AI innovations in supervised settings and allow for targeted regulatory modifications. This could accelerate adoption in key sectors across the economy such as healthcare, transport and professional services.

The call for evidence invites views on which sectors could benefit most from access to the Lab as well as the safeguards required to ensure safety and public trust.

Precise controls would be tailored to the AI product or service being sandboxed. The Lab would work in partnership with existing regulators. Statutory “red lines” (e.g., fundamental rights, workers’ rights, consumer safety) could not be modified.