The UK government has introduced a new Artificial Intelligence Regulation Bill in Parliament, designed to safeguard citizens’ privacy and protect jobs while fostering innovation. The legislation, one of the first of its kind in Europe, emphasizes transparency, ethical data usage, and accountability.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that the bill ensures “AI works for the people, not against them.” It mandates companies using AI to disclose how data is collected and processed, and to establish internal ethics boards.
Tech giants such as Google and Microsoft have expressed cautious optimism, while civil rights groups have welcomed the move as a step toward preventing misuse of AI in surveillance and employment decisions.
The bill’s success could serve as a global model, especially for developing nations like India and Bangladesh, where AI-driven automation is rapidly expanding across industries.
