-
AI Standards Hub
boosts UK’s global standing with majority of participants
considering it the top coalition for international AIstandards discussions,
according to report by Oxford Information Labs
- nearly 70% of participants confirm the Hub empowers the UK
AIcommunity in
influencing and participating in AI standards
- 869 AI experts
have joined, benefiting from an AI standards observatory and
various resources
The AI Standard Hub,
the first body of its kind anywhere in the world, has helped the
UK have an internationally recognised voice in the development of
AI-related
standards, a new independent report has
found.
In October 2022, the UK launched the AI Standards Hub, which
supports organisations to participate in and inform
international standardisation efforts. AI standards are tools that help
us create, use, and implement artificial intelligence. These
standards are vital in ensuring that AI is trustworthy, secure, and
ethical, while also encouraging creativity, compatibility, and
international collaboration.
Since its launch, the UK’s AI Standards Hub has solidified
the UK’s position to have a real-world impact on the AI standardisation landscape,
according to the independent report by Oxford Information
Labs.
The Hub’s focus has been on enhancing understanding of
AI standards, with
nearly 70% of participants confirming that it has empowered the
UK AIcommunity to
influence and participate in setting standards. 67% of
respondents considered the Hub as the top coalition in the UK for
promoting international discussions in AI standards.
Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy said:
In the face of the rapidly evolving AI landscape, the UK’s
leadership in AIstandards has been
significantly bolstered by the groundbreaking work of the
AI Standards
Hub.
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.
The AI Standards Hub
is a central part of the National AI Strategy, led by the Alan
Turing Institute, the British Standards Institution and the
National Physical Laboratory. This collaboration perfectly
demonstrates how academia, members of the UK national quality
infrastructure and government are working together.
Dr Jean Innes, CEO
at The Alan Turing Institute, said:
We’re delighted with the impact of the AI Standards Hub as the leading
coalition in the UK facilitating conversations around
AI standards and the
creation of an engaged community, as evidenced in this report.
We look forward to working with our partners to enhance the work
of the Hub, in particular expanding internationally in the next
phase.
Scott Steedman, Director-General, British Standards Institution
(BSI) said:
AI is a
transformational technology. For it to be a powerful force for
good in society, we must ensure that high standards for safety
and security are developed that work seamlessly with regulation
and market assurance.
BSI was
delighted to have partnered on the pilot stage of the
AI Standards Hub to
raise the profile of the role of standards and assurance in the
implementation and governance of trustworthy AI. Our independent research has
shown that the majority of AI users globally want
international guidelines for the safe use of AI.
Ensuring that robust guidelines, a common language and strong
governance are embedded in consensus standards of good practice
that can be adopted by countries worldwide is vital to create the
enabling framework for AI to benefit society.
Dr Peter Thompson, CEO, National Physical
Laboratory (NPL) said:
Technical measurement standards are a critical part of the
standards journey, and NPL is proud to be playing
our part in helping to advance the responsible, safe and
confident use of AI.
Solutions that help address major global challenges, such as
climate change and energy resilience, are and will be driven by
data, at the speed of AI, so the need for standards to
support regulation and governance is critical.
Technical measurement standards, underpinned by metrology, permit
the assessment of the safety and trustworthiness of AI, as well as provide
benchmarks for standards. We look forward to expanding the
work and reach of the hub, to support stakeholders across
our economy and society, nationally and internationally.
The government is working with Hub partners to take on board the
findings to continue the successful impact of the AI Standards Hub.
This work complements the UK’s approach to AI Safety globally, supporting
the UK’s leadership in hosting the world’s first truly global
AI Safety Summit at
Bletchley Park on 1 and 2 November 2023.
