Petition · past parliament · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Introduce statutory regulation of Artificial Intelligence

Closed 893 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe the advancement of AI technology poses significant risks, from job displacement to biased decision-making. Regulation is needed to protect against these risks. The Government has a responsibility to protect its citizens and ensure that AI is developed and used ethically.
Regulating the use of ethical AI is critical to protecting citizens and their jobs in a rapidly advancing technological age. AI can displace workers and exacerbate social inequality, leading to economic insecurity. Unregulated AI systems can also perpetuate bias and discrimination, harming marginalised groups. Ethical AI regulation should promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI development and deployment, ensuring responsible use and safeguarding job opportunities.

Timeline

21 Feb 2023 Petition opened for signatures
21 Aug 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 893
Status Closed
Department Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened 21 Feb 2023
Closed 21 Aug 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.