The UK government has delayed plans to regulate artificial intelligence following the election of Donald Trump as they aim to align their approach with his administration’s stance on the technology, according to sources briefed on the plans. Labour sources claim the long-awaited AI bill, which was initially expected before Christmas, is now unlikely to be introduced in parliament until the summer. Initially, the bill was set to require companies to submit their large AI models, like ChatGPT, to the UK’s AI Security Institute for testing. The bill was intended to address concerns about the potential risks AI models could pose to humanity. However, with the change in leadership in the US, where Trump has halted previous plans to regulate AI, the UK is reconsidering its legislative approach to avoid potentially weakening its appeal to AI companies. Consequently, there are currently no concrete proposals for the legislation. The UK government is also under pressure over separate plans to allow AI companies to use online material, including creative work, without obtaining copyright permission, which has been opposed by artists like Paul McCartney and Elton John for its potential impact on artists’ livelihoods.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/24/uk-delays-plans-to-regulate-ai-as-ministers-seek-to-align-with-trump-administration