As well as a new international cooperation partnership, ministers have unveiled a digital hub for organisations, in particular small businesses, to obtain information and support with deploying artificial intelligence tech
The government has announced targeted support to help businesses develop artificial intelligence tools safely.
A newly launched platform is intended to act as a “one-stop-shop” for information on how to identify and mitigate potential AI risks. The online hub will bring together guidance and practical resources to show businesses how they can carry out impact assessments and evaluations as well review data used in AI systems to check for bias.
It will also see the government partnering with industry to develop a roadmap which it is hoped will help organisations navigate international standards on AI assurance.
The initiative also includes a self-assessment tool to help implement responsible AI-management practices across businesses, particularly SMEs. The tool will be reviewed via a public consultation which is now open.
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Meanwhile, the AI Safety Institute has announced a new partnership with Singapore. Signed by ministers from the respective countries, the Memorandum of Cooperation will see the two sides work together to drive forward research and establish a shared set of policies, standards, and guidance.
The agreement marks “the first step in a long-term ambition” for the countries to work together to advance the science of AI safety, and promotes international standard on AI safety, chair of the AI Safety Institute Ian Hogarth said.
Technology secretary Peter Kyle said: “AI has incredible potential to improve our public services, boost productivity and rebuild our economy but, in order to take full advantage, we need to build trust in these systems which are increasingly part of our day to day lives. The steps I’m announcing today will help to deliver exactly that – giving businesses the support and clarity they need to use AI safely and responsibly while also making the UK a true hub of AI assurance expertise.”
A version of this story originally appeared on PublicTechnology sister publication Holyrood
