The UK government has today (05 September 2024) joined the US, EU and other countries in signing the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. Handley Gill’s specialist artificial intelligence (AI) consultants consider the implications of this statement of intent for the UK’s current and proposed legislation as announced in the King’s Speech 2024, and what new laws and amendments will be necessary to enable the UK to meet the AI Treaty’s obligations.
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Read MoreThis Safer Internet Day, why not assess and commit to publishing details of your online service’s compliance with the Information Commissioner’s (ICO’s) Age Appropriate Design Code, aka the Children’s Code, demonstrating your commitment to protecting the data protection and privacy rights of children online, improving transparency and contributing to the enhancement of your ESG agenda.
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