House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
AI Opportunities Action Plan
26 July 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Proposed by Peter Kyle Lab Hove and Portslade
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister appointed Matt Clifford CBE to develop the AI Opportunities Action Plan due by September.
- An AI Opportunities Unit will be set up in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to implement the plan.
- A future consultation will cover legislative proposals for regulating advanced AI models.
Issue summary
The minister is outlining plans for an AI Opportunities Action Plan and regulatory measures for frontier AI systems.
Action requested
Matt Clifford CBE has been appointed to develop the AI Opportunities Action Plan, which will be delivered by September. An AI Opportunities Unit will be established within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to support implementation of the plan. A consultation on legislative proposals for regulating advanced AI models is planned for a future date.
Key facts
- Matt Clifford CBE has been appointed to develop the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
- The Action Plan will address key enablers such as compute infrastructure, talent development, and access to industry.
- A set of recommendations from Matt Clifford will be delivered by September.
- An AI Opportunities Unit will be established within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Legislation to place the AI Safety Institute on a statutory footing is planned.