A new advisory service is being set up to support businesses as they launch AI and digital innovations.
It will provide tailored advice on how to meet regulatory requirements so that new products can reach the market quickly, safely and responsibly.
Backed by more than £2 million Government funding, a new pilot scheme set to launch next year will see a number of regulators develop a multi-agency advice service.
The streamlined service will aim to make it easier for businesses to get the help they need, by bringing together the different regulators involved in the oversight of cross-cutting AI and digital technologies.
Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said: “Digital technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly evolving, and regulation must keep pace – but we don’t want it to be at the expense of stifling the launch of innovations that can improve our everyday lives.
“While safety is at the heart of our approach to regulation here in the UK, this new service will help businesses navigate the process of making sure they are compliant – supporting safe and responsible innovation.
“We are a nation that backs businesses both big and small, and we want to make sure that as they can quickly get to grips with rules and regulations around emerging technology.”
The pilot scheme will meet business demands for co-ordinated support and help innovators navigate regulations, so they can spend more time developing cutting edge new products.
The service will be run by members of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum.
The trial is expected to last around a year, and will assess industry take up, service feasibility and innovator feedback.
