"Let's take artificial intelligence (AI) first. The UK government still seems implacably opposed to bringing forward any cross-sector, comprehensive AI legislation. Its one-liner in the 2024 King's Speech said the government "will seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models." That seemed sparing at the time, and now seems extraordinarily overblown."
"Ironically though, while eschewing anything cross-sector or comprehensive, the government does keep lining up AI matters which will require primary legislation - copyright and AI growth labs to highlight just a couple. And, while we're on AI growth labs, the government consultation on them oddly chose 2 January to close. Given this is a central plank of policy in this area, it will be more than interesting to see the published response to the consultation and, indeed, the necessary legislative approach the government is intending."
"Turning to crypto-asset regulation, 2026 will continue the journey from draft legislation being published on 15 December last year through to 25 October 2027- yes, that's meant to say 2027 - for the current "go live" date. Already we have seen some definitional clarification and the arrival of new provisions related to market abuse, public offers and disclosures. It will be interesting to hear about co"
The UK government remains opposed to cross-sector, comprehensive AI legislation while signalling limited requirements for developers of the most powerful AI models. The government is preparing primary legislation for specific AI matters including copyright and AI growth labs. A government consultation on AI growth labs closed on 2 January, prompting interest in the published response and the legislative approach to follow. Questions remain about the fate of an "opt out" for AI-trained copyright material and legislative timing. Parliamentary scrutiny continues with a House of Lords inquiry session scheduled for 13 January. Crypto-asset regulation progresses toward an anticipated go-live date of 25 October 2027.
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