Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Artificial Intelligence

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to prohibit the development of super-intelligent AI.

Answer

The Government takes seriously the potential risks from increasingly capable AI systems, including the possibility of systems behaving in unintended or unforeseen ways. Our priority is to ensure that the British people are protected as these technologies develop.We will follow the evidence and take whatever proportionate action is necessary where serious risks emerge.

The UK works with bilateral and multilateral partners to advance secure, trustworthy, and responsible AI across countries, built on a shared understanding of capabilities and risks, including through the International AI Safety Report and the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science, which the UK is currently Coordinator of and which met recently in Seoul to discuss best practice in AI evaluations.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL2351
Session: 2026-27
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Artificial intelligence
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Artificial Intelligence

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