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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Artificial Intelligence: Ethics

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that artificial intelligence technologies are developed and used ethically.

Answer

The Government is committed to ensuring the adoption of AI and other data-driven technology in an ethical, safe and responsible way to improve public service outcomes and boost public sector productivity.

Within government, making sure that the public sector use of data and AI is transparent, trustworthy, ethical and responsible is delivered through a suite of guidance, tools and expertise, including the Data and AI Ethics Framework, Model for Responsible Innovation, Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), and the AI Playbook for UK Government.


Additionally, GDS has established a Responsible AI Advisory Panel, which brings together expert insight from the public sector, industry, academia and civil society to provide constructive challenge and advice, and direct expertise to GDS AI projects.

Such a holistic approach ensures that AI and data innovation is both responsible and effective, ultimately delivering lasting benefits to society.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7415
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Ethics Artificial intelligence
Link
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