It is reported that proposed legislation aimed at requiring companies to submit their AI models for testing by the UK’s AI Security Institute has been delayed, with the UK government now focusing on incorporating copyright rules for AI companies into the Data (Use and Access) Bill. This shift comes as the government is engaged in a standoff with the House of Lords regarding copyright provisions in a separate bill, which would permit AI companies to utilize copyrighted material for training their models unless the rights holders choose to opt out. Such bill will not be ready before the next king’s speech, and is likely to trigger concerns about delays to regulating the technology. The date for the next king’s speech has not been set but several sources said it could take place in May 2026.
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