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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Commons · Question 15303 · Tabled 2 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps has the Department taken to assess and mitigate risks of bias or discrimination arising from the use of automated decision-making systems.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 9 Jul 2026

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology does not currently use solely automated decisions-making (ADM) with legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. However, should the department decide to use solely ADM in the future, it must...