George Lloyd-King
@glloydking.bsky.social
Communications Manager at the Ada Lovelace Institute
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
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The US and UK have signed a Technology Prosperity Deal. But will it deliver public benefit or private profits? Is the UK an AI taker or an AI maker?
@halcyene.bsky.social, our Economic and Social Policy Lead, outlines the challenges for the UK's approach.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@halcyene.bsky.social, our Economic and Social Policy Lead, outlines the challenges for the UK's approach.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK’s £31bn tech deal with the US might sound great – but the government has to answer these questions | Matt Davies
The big firms making these pledges are not charities. We know there will be a quid pro quo; we just don’t know what it is yet, says Matt Davies of the Ada Lovelace Institute
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The US and UK have signed a Technology Prosperity Deal. But will it deliver public benefit or private profits? Is the UK an AI taker or an AI maker?
@halcyene.bsky.social, our Economic and Social Policy Lead, outlines the challenges for the UK's approach.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@halcyene.bsky.social, our Economic and Social Policy Lead, outlines the challenges for the UK's approach.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ada’s new strategy for 2025-28 highlights the need to understand how AI and data could support a positive vision for society, and the policy choices and institutions this will require.
Read our strategy here:
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Read our strategy here:
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Our strategy
Our strategy highlights the need to understand how AI and data can support a positive vision for society, and the policy choices this will require
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
September 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Ada’s new strategy for 2025-28 highlights the need to understand how AI and data could support a positive vision for society, and the policy choices and institutions this will require.
Read our strategy here:
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/about/our-st...
Read our strategy here:
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/about/our-st...
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How should we assess the credibility of a future UK AI Bill?
In our new blog post, @nualapolo.bsky.social, UK Public Policy Lead, lays out five critical tests for forthcoming legislative proposals.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/uk-ai-b...
In our new blog post, @nualapolo.bsky.social, UK Public Policy Lead, lays out five critical tests for forthcoming legislative proposals.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/uk-ai-b...
Will the UK AI Bill protect people and society?
Assessing the credibility of forthcoming legislative proposals
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
August 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
How should we assess the credibility of a future UK AI Bill?
In our new blog post, @nualapolo.bsky.social, UK Public Policy Lead, lays out five critical tests for forthcoming legislative proposals.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/uk-ai-b...
In our new blog post, @nualapolo.bsky.social, UK Public Policy Lead, lays out five critical tests for forthcoming legislative proposals.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/blog/uk-ai-b...
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The UK government is set to create a governance framework for police use of facial recognition technology.
Ada's @nualapolo.bsky.social discusses these plans in the article below.
Ada's @nualapolo.bsky.social discusses these plans in the article below.
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has confirmed the UK will seek to regulate police facial recognition, citing police reticence to deploy the systems without proper governance, but declined to confirm whether any new framework will be placed on a statutory footing....
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July 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The UK government is set to create a governance framework for police use of facial recognition technology.
Ada's @nualapolo.bsky.social discusses these plans in the article below.
Ada's @nualapolo.bsky.social discusses these plans in the article below.
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'Biometric surveillance is expanding rapidly, not just in policing but across society: in train stations, schools and supermarkets.'
Read @mbirtwistle.bsky.social's letter in @theguardian.com about the inadequate patchwork governing biometric technologies: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Read @mbirtwistle.bsky.social's letter in @theguardian.com about the inadequate patchwork governing biometric technologies: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Facial recognition technology needs stricter regulation | Letter
Letters: The rapid expansion of biometric surveillance raises serious concerns about accuracy and ethics, but oversight is patchy and voluntary, says Michael Birtwistle
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'Biometric surveillance is expanding rapidly, not just in policing but across society: in train stations, schools and supermarkets.'
Read @mbirtwistle.bsky.social's letter in @theguardian.com about the inadequate patchwork governing biometric technologies: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Read @mbirtwistle.bsky.social's letter in @theguardian.com about the inadequate patchwork governing biometric technologies: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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EXC w/ @kiranstacey.bsky.social: Plans to regulate artificial intelligence have been delayed by at least a year
Ministers are planning a bumper bill in the next king's speech to regulate the technology and its use of copyrighted material
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Ministers are planning a bumper bill in the next king's speech to regulate the technology and its use of copyrighted material
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK ministers delay AI regulation amid plans for more ‘comprehensive’ bill
Law expected to include safety and copyright issues but delay likely to raise concerns about ongoing lack of regulation
www.theguardian.com
June 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
EXC w/ @kiranstacey.bsky.social: Plans to regulate artificial intelligence have been delayed by at least a year
Ministers are planning a bumper bill in the next king's speech to regulate the technology and its use of copyrighted material
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Ministers are planning a bumper bill in the next king's speech to regulate the technology and its use of copyrighted material
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Our Director @gaiamarcus.bsky.social spoke to @melissahei.bsky.social about why we urgently need to think about the kind of society we want to build in the age of AI.
The interview is part of @financialtimes.com's 'AI Exchange' series ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/c572... (£)
The interview is part of @financialtimes.com's 'AI Exchange' series ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/c572... (£)
Ada Lovelace Institute’s Gaia Marcus: regulation would increase people’s comfort with AI
The head of the UK-based think-tank talks about her hopes and fears for future oversight of AI
www.ft.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our Director @gaiamarcus.bsky.social spoke to @melissahei.bsky.social about why we urgently need to think about the kind of society we want to build in the age of AI.
The interview is part of @financialtimes.com's 'AI Exchange' series ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/c572... (£)
The interview is part of @financialtimes.com's 'AI Exchange' series ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/c572... (£)
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Our new report on the governance of biometric technologies in the UK covered by @financialtimes.com ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/09ce... (£)
www.ft.com/content/09ce... (£)
UK must toughen regulation of facial recognition, say AI experts
Campaigners call on Keir Starmer’s government to create clear laws to tackle growing use of the technology
www.ft.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our new report on the governance of biometric technologies in the UK covered by @financialtimes.com ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/09ce... (£)
www.ft.com/content/09ce... (£)
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New: TIME reporters were able to use Google’s AI video tool to make convincing videos of Muslims setting fire to a Hindu temple; Chinese researchers handling a bat in a wet lab; and elections worker shredding ballots.
After TIME contacted Google, it began adding a visible watermark to Veo 3 clips
After TIME contacted Google, it began adding a visible watermark to Veo 3 clips
Google’s Veo 3 Can Make Deepfakes of War, Riots, Election Fraud
Google’s Veo 3 lets users make hyper-realistic deepfakes—sparking fears about AI’s role in misinformation online.
time.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New: TIME reporters were able to use Google’s AI video tool to make convincing videos of Muslims setting fire to a Hindu temple; Chinese researchers handling a bat in a wet lab; and elections worker shredding ballots.
After TIME contacted Google, it began adding a visible watermark to Veo 3 clips
After TIME contacted Google, it began adding a visible watermark to Veo 3 clips
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The Labour government’s plan for economic growth, public service reform, and thus its electoral hopes, rest on the country adopting AI.
But its strategy of breathlessly bigging up bleeding-edge AI and pursuing massive data center investments is not cutting through to voters, MPs fear.
But its strategy of breathlessly bigging up bleeding-edge AI and pursuing massive data center investments is not cutting through to voters, MPs fear.
Labour’s AI gold rush gets stuck in the mud
Ministers are preparing a string of AI announcements for early June, but voters are skeptical about the technology. That leaves the ruling Labour Party with a huge problem.
ow.ly
May 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The Labour government’s plan for economic growth, public service reform, and thus its electoral hopes, rest on the country adopting AI.
But its strategy of breathlessly bigging up bleeding-edge AI and pursuing massive data center investments is not cutting through to voters, MPs fear.
But its strategy of breathlessly bigging up bleeding-edge AI and pursuing massive data center investments is not cutting through to voters, MPs fear.
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First output from the SIT Committee scrutiny of DSIT's new digital centre that I'm working on. We wrote to the department asking how they arrived at an estimate of £45bn/year saving from the use of technology in the public sector. Here's what they sent back: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
Government shares calculation for £45 billion annual savings from digitisation of public sector - Committees - UK Parliament
The government has provided the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee with a breakdown of how it calculated the estimated figure of £45 billion in annual savings that could be reached thr...
committees.parliament.uk
April 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
First output from the SIT Committee scrutiny of DSIT's new digital centre that I'm working on. We wrote to the department asking how they arrived at an estimate of £45bn/year saving from the use of technology in the public sector. Here's what they sent back: committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
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British public demands AI laws despite government’s hands off approach, survey finds. 🔎
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#AI #Government #Public #Ailaws #survey #UKtech
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#AI #Government #Public #Ailaws #survey #UKtech
British public demands AI laws despite government’s hands off approach, survey finds - UKTN
The majority of Brits would be more comfortable with AI if new laws regulated the practice were put in place, according to fresh research
www.uktech.news
March 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
British public demands AI laws despite government’s hands off approach, survey finds. 🔎
➡️ www.uktech.news/ai/british-p... 🔗
#AI #Government #Public #Ailaws #survey #UKtech
➡️ www.uktech.news/ai/british-p... 🔗
#AI #Government #Public #Ailaws #survey #UKtech
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I know everyone was hoping for a quiet Friday, but...
UK Gov has announced a step back from AI safety, by rebranding AISI as the AI 'Security' Institute.
Really thoughtful commentary from colleague @mbirtwistle.bsky.social here & short 🧵below on key changes
www.ukauthority.com/articles/ai-...
UK Gov has announced a step back from AI safety, by rebranding AISI as the AI 'Security' Institute.
Really thoughtful commentary from colleague @mbirtwistle.bsky.social here & short 🧵below on key changes
www.ukauthority.com/articles/ai-...
AI Safety Institute becomes AI Security Institute | UKAuthority
www.ukauthority.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I know everyone was hoping for a quiet Friday, but...
UK Gov has announced a step back from AI safety, by rebranding AISI as the AI 'Security' Institute.
Really thoughtful commentary from colleague @mbirtwistle.bsky.social here & short 🧵below on key changes
www.ukauthority.com/articles/ai-...
UK Gov has announced a step back from AI safety, by rebranding AISI as the AI 'Security' Institute.
Really thoughtful commentary from colleague @mbirtwistle.bsky.social here & short 🧵below on key changes
www.ukauthority.com/articles/ai-...
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The Trump administration isn't interested in AI safety, and so the UK is falling in line fortune.com/2025/02/13/u...
The U.K. isn't so worried about AI safety anymore
In a move seemingly designed to ensure the U.K. remains in lockstep with the U.S., the British AI Safety Institute has been reimagined.
fortune.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The Trump administration isn't interested in AI safety, and so the UK is falling in line fortune.com/2025/02/13/u...
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Britain's landmark AI Safety Institute has been quietly making subtle changes to how it refers to its work.
These tweaks to the language are in tune with a speech from US Vice President JD Vance, who blasted "hand-wringing about safety" for this new tech.
These tweaks to the language are in tune with a speech from US Vice President JD Vance, who blasted "hand-wringing about safety" for this new tech.
Britain dances to JD Vance’s tune as it recasts AI security institute
After the U.S. VP blasted “hand-wringing about safety,” Britain’s safety institute gets a new look. References to AI creating “unequal outcomes” are out.
www.politico.eu
February 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Britain's landmark AI Safety Institute has been quietly making subtle changes to how it refers to its work.
These tweaks to the language are in tune with a speech from US Vice President JD Vance, who blasted "hand-wringing about safety" for this new tech.
These tweaks to the language are in tune with a speech from US Vice President JD Vance, who blasted "hand-wringing about safety" for this new tech.
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The United Kingdom's government is minded against signing the main diplomatic declaration from this week’s AI Action Summit in Paris, according to three people familiar with discussions.
UK wavers on Paris AI summit declaration after US criticism
French diplomat plays down importance of declaration as focus shifts to AI sovereignty.
www.politico.eu
February 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The United Kingdom's government is minded against signing the main diplomatic declaration from this week’s AI Action Summit in Paris, according to three people familiar with discussions.
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In the run-up to the French Summit, we've released a briefing on advanced AI assistants and why they should be front and center in the discussions around safety, governance and regulation. See below for details ⬇️
Capable of executing tasks and providing conversation or advice, Advanced AI assistants are highly personable and personalised.
Our policy briefing defines what makes an Advanced AI Assistant, how they work and how they differ from other forms of AI.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/policy-brief...
Our policy briefing defines what makes an Advanced AI Assistant, how they work and how they differ from other forms of AI.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/policy-brief...
Delegation Nation
Advanced AI Assistants and why they matter
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
February 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In the run-up to the French Summit, we've released a briefing on advanced AI assistants and why they should be front and center in the discussions around safety, governance and regulation. See below for details ⬇️
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What are we really talking about when we talk about AI?
Latest piece for the Global Government Forum 👇
www.globalgovernmentforum.com/what-are-we-...
Latest piece for the Global Government Forum 👇
www.globalgovernmentforum.com/what-are-we-...
What are we really talking about when we talk about AI?
The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ encompasses a plethora of technologies and uses. The public sector should develop a shared language.
www.globalgovernmentforum.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What are we really talking about when we talk about AI?
Latest piece for the Global Government Forum 👇
www.globalgovernmentforum.com/what-are-we-...
Latest piece for the Global Government Forum 👇
www.globalgovernmentforum.com/what-are-we-...
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Public compute — state provision of computing resources — could be a powerful tool for reshaping the AI sector.
In our report, Jai Vipra and I offer an overview of existing approaches, and recommendations for avoiding industry capture, reducing environmental harms, and delivering public value
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In our report, Jai Vipra and I offer an overview of existing approaches, and recommendations for avoiding industry capture, reducing environmental harms, and delivering public value
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Access to compute resource has become a key factor in who can participate in AI development.
Ada’s new report, supported by @mozilla.org, provides policymakers with recommendations for getting public compute policy right.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/compu...
Ada’s new report, supported by @mozilla.org, provides policymakers with recommendations for getting public compute policy right.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/compu...
Computing Commons
Designing public compute for people and society
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
February 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Public compute — state provision of computing resources — could be a powerful tool for reshaping the AI sector.
In our report, Jai Vipra and I offer an overview of existing approaches, and recommendations for avoiding industry capture, reducing environmental harms, and delivering public value
1/5
In our report, Jai Vipra and I offer an overview of existing approaches, and recommendations for avoiding industry capture, reducing environmental harms, and delivering public value
1/5
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Last summer, the UK's Labour Party promised to enforce safety rules on the most powerful AI models.
But now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, that plan has been placed on the backburner.
But now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, that plan has been placed on the backburner.
Britain led the world on AI safety. Now it’s waiting for Trump.
Labour promised tough new rules for the world’s leading AI developers. But as Trump returns, ministers are thinking again.
www.politico.eu
February 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Last summer, the UK's Labour Party promised to enforce safety rules on the most powerful AI models.
But now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, that plan has been placed on the backburner.
But now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, that plan has been placed on the backburner.
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Capable of executing tasks and providing conversation or advice, Advanced AI assistants are highly personable and personalised.
Our policy briefing defines what makes an Advanced AI Assistant, how they work and how they differ from other forms of AI.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/policy-brief...
Our policy briefing defines what makes an Advanced AI Assistant, how they work and how they differ from other forms of AI.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/policy-brief...
Delegation Nation
Advanced AI Assistants and why they matter
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
February 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Capable of executing tasks and providing conversation or advice, Advanced AI assistants are highly personable and personalised.
Our policy briefing defines what makes an Advanced AI Assistant, how they work and how they differ from other forms of AI.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/policy-brief...
Our policy briefing defines what makes an Advanced AI Assistant, how they work and how they differ from other forms of AI.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/policy-brief...
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Some experts see AI as presenting transformative opportunities for teachers and schools. But does the hype match the reality?
Our landscape review with @nuffieldfoundation.org details issues raised by AI EdTech and highlights areas for future research.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/a-lea...
Our landscape review with @nuffieldfoundation.org details issues raised by AI EdTech and highlights areas for future research.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/a-lea...
A learning curve?
A Iandscape review of AI and education in the UK
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
January 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Some experts see AI as presenting transformative opportunities for teachers and schools. But does the hype match the reality?
Our landscape review with @nuffieldfoundation.org details issues raised by AI EdTech and highlights areas for future research.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/a-lea...
Our landscape review with @nuffieldfoundation.org details issues raised by AI EdTech and highlights areas for future research.
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/a-lea...
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Great to see this out in the open.
Dropping AI pilots isn't a bad thing. It underscores the importance of testing new tech before rolling them out. Particularly in welfare, where the risks of amplifying inequalities and causing real world harm are significant.
But... (1/5)
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Dropping AI pilots isn't a bad thing. It underscores the importance of testing new tech before rolling them out. Particularly in welfare, where the risks of amplifying inequalities and causing real world harm are significant.
But... (1/5)
tinyurl.com/6tn2r24x
AI prototypes for UK welfare system dropped as officials lament ‘false starts’
Exclusive: Pilots for staff training, jobcentres and speeding up disability benefit payments not being taken up
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Great to see this out in the open.
Dropping AI pilots isn't a bad thing. It underscores the importance of testing new tech before rolling them out. Particularly in welfare, where the risks of amplifying inequalities and causing real world harm are significant.
But... (1/5)
tinyurl.com/6tn2r24x
Dropping AI pilots isn't a bad thing. It underscores the importance of testing new tech before rolling them out. Particularly in welfare, where the risks of amplifying inequalities and causing real world harm are significant.
But... (1/5)
tinyurl.com/6tn2r24x
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‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Keir Starmer plans to ‘unleash’ technology with massive investment and deployment, despite public fears
Artificial intelligence will be “mainlined into the veins” of the nation, ministers have announced, with a multibillion-pound investment in the UK’s…
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI