Abstract
The publication of the UK’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy represents a step-change in the national industrial, policy, regulatory, and geo-strategic agenda. Although there is a multiplicity of threads to explore this text can be read primarily as a ‘signalling’ document. Indeed, we read the National AI Strategy as a vision for innovation and opportunity, underpinned by a trust framework that has innovation and opportunity at the forefront. We provide an overview of the structure of the document and offer an emphasised commentary on various standouts. Our main takeaways are: Innovation First: a clear signal is that innovation is at the forefront of UK’s data priorities. Alternative Ecosystem of Trust: the UK’s regulatory-market norms becoming the preferred ecosystem is dependent upon the regulatory system and delivery frameworks required. Defence, Security and Risk: security and risk are discussed in terms of utilisation of AI and governance. Revision of Data Protection: the signal is that the UK is indeed seeking to position itself as less stringent regarding data protection and necessary documentation. EU Disalignment—Atlanticism?: questions are raised regarding a step back in terms of data protection rights. We conclude with further notes on data flow continuity, the feasibility of a sector approach to regulation, legal liability, and the lack of a method of engagement for stakeholders. Whilst the strategy sends important signals for innovation, achieving ethical innovation is a harder challenge and will require a carefully evolved framework built with appropriate expertise.
Highlights
The publication of the UK’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy [1] represents a step-change in the national industrial, policy, regulatory, and geo-strategic agenda
Talk is mainly of ‘revision’ and ‘review’, the signal is that the UK is seeking to position itself as less stringent regarding data protection
‘This National AI Strategy will signal to the world our intention to build the most pro-innovation regulatory environment in the world’
Summary
The publication of the UK’s National AI Strategy [1] represents a step-change in the national industrial, policy, regulatory, and geo-strategic agenda. We read the National AI Strategy as a vision for innovation (research, SMEs) and opportunity (industry, economy), underpinned by a trust framework that has such innovation and opportunity at the forefront of any standard and regulatory framework In this white paper, we provide an overview of the structure of the document and offer an emphasised commentary on various standouts A potential move away from the European approach might have global implications as the GDPR holds some sway outside of the EU as well (since any business dealing with the bloc has to adhere to the rules when managing European’s data) This raises the question—is the National AI Strategy pro-innovation or is it, a step back in terms of data protection rights? Accountability to citizens: any replacement system does need to retain the intrinsic concept of ‘privacy by design’ whilst potentially rebalancing and reframing the systems that achieve this
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