UK Leading the Way with AI Standards Hub, According to Independent Report

The AI Standards Hub is bolstering the UK’s position in the AI race, with key respondents recognising it as global top player in standards development, according to an Oxford Information Labs report. 

Nearly 70 per cent of participants confirmed that the Hub has empowered the UK AI community to influence and participate in setting standards, and 67 per cent considered the Hub as the top coalition in the UK for promoting international discussions in AI standards. 

The Hub, originally launched in October last year, was the first body of its kind anywhere in the world and has given the UK an internationally recognised voice in the development of AI-related standards. 

Sjuul van der Leeuw, CEO, Deployteq, commented: “It’s great to see that the body is having such a positive impact in developing AI standards, especially as the world looks ahead of the AI Safety Summit next month.

AI remains a powerful tool with the potential to have a major impact when deployed correctly, spearheading growth, unlocking innovation, and turbocharging the wider economy. Yet, this can only be fully achieved with having the correct standards in place ensuring that AI is ethical, secure and trustworthy, while simultaneously promoting creativity and international cooperation.” 

A central part of the National AI Strategy led by the Alan Turing Institute, the British Standards Institution and the National Physical Laboratory, the Hub depicts how collaboration between academia, members of the UK national quality infrastructure and government is effective.

Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, Paul Scully, said: “The Hub’s commitment to fostering collaboration and its dedication to promoting responsible AI innovation are pivotal to the nation’s role as a global influencer in AI standards. 

“As the world continues to grapple with the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies, the UK stands at the forefront, showcasing its commitment to ensuring the safe, ethical, and responsible development of AI.”