The OECD.AI Policy Navigator

This report combines analysis from a large-scale industry survey, deep-dive interviews with industry experts, focus groups with members of the public and an economic analysis to reflect on the state of the UK AI assurance market. It surveys the market and its future potential, and sets out targeted actions the government is taking - both to maximise assurance market growth and ensure the safe and equitable development and deployment of AI in Britain.

AI is transforming the way we live and work, and rapid developments in its capabilities provide exciting new opportunities to improve the lives of UK citizens.AI has the potential to radically transform public services across the UK, driving a modern digital government which gives people a more satisfying experience and their time back. It also has an important role to play in realising this government's 5 missions to rebuild Britain, including building a National Health Service (NHS) fit for the future and kickstarting economic growth. AI is already providing new ways to identify and treat disease and is transforming the speed and accuracy of diagnostic services. There are early indications that the UK AI market could grow to over $1 trillion (USD) by 2035, demonstrating its enormous economic potential.However, to fully realise its potential, AI must be developed and deployed in a safe and responsible way with its benefits more widely shared. Like all technological innovation, the use of AI poses risks; for example, bias, privacy, and other socio-economic impacts like job loss. Identifying and mitigating these risks will be key to ensuring the safe development and use of AI and driving future adoption.AI assurance provides tools and techniques to measure, evaluate and communicate the risks posed by AI across complex supply chains. It can help to demonstrate the safety and trustworthiness of AI systems, and their compliance with existing ” and future ” standards and regulations. AI assurance is therefore a key driver of safe and responsible¨AI innovation. The UK government is taking action to realise the benefits of AI and ensure it is developed and deployed safely, equitably, and responsibly across Britain.The UK government will look to mitigate the risks associated with AI and drive adoption of safe and responsible AI by maximising future growth of the UK's AI assurance market. Our proactive, targeted actions will increase demand and supply in the UK market and unlock its global potential.

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)