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Artificial Intelligence: Risk Assessment

Lords · Question HL3441 · Tabled 11 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 25 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have held discussions with experts in the field of artificial intelligence who have raised concerns about social, economic, and environmental harm resulting from rapid advances in this technology; and, if so, w

Answer

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 25 Sep 2026

The Government engages regularly with a wide range of experts on both the opportunities and the risks presented by rapid advances in AI, including academics, civil society and independent researchers. Examples include: expert input to the Government Offic...