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Artificial Intelligence: Ethics

Commons · Question 7415 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 22 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

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

Answered by Ian Murray, 22 Jun 2026

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 s...