Written questions

Sovereign AI Fund

2026-05-12 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 872 · Official question

Siân Berry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the government will guarantee that the Sovereign AI Fund will only invest in companies that it reasonably believes adhere to UK copyright law.

Answer

The Sovereign AI Fund operates on a commercial basis and within the UK’s existing legal framework. Companies supported through Sovereign AI undergo due diligence before receiving funds or other support and are expected to comply with all applicable laws, ...