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February 6, 2024

AI startups stay cool as UK signals ‘binding’ safety requirements

British government acknowledges AI too powerful to be regulated only through voluntary commitments

The most cutting-edge AI systems developed in the UK may be subject to “binding” requirements over safety, the British government says, but startups building with the technology seem reassured that the country’s approach will be good for businesses.

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Cristina Gallardo

Cristina Gallardo was a senior reporter at Sifted based in Madrid and Barcelona. She covered Europe's tech sovereignty, deeptech and Iberia. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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