Calls grow for introduction of new AI Bill to protect human rights and privacy

• A cross-party panel of MPs on the Joint Committee on Human Rights has urged the UK government to introduce a new AI Bill to protect human rights and privacy.
• The committee warned that existing UK legislation targets system users rather than developers, preventing regulatory oversight prior to public rollout.
• The report recommends establishing a single independent AI regulator with strong powers to enforce compliance and mandate transparency across the technology lifecycle.
• JCHR Chair Alex Sobel highlighted the urgent need for mandatory transparency and clear avenues of redress for individuals impacted by AI-driven decisions.
• The report follows recent calls from major tech leaders, including Dario Amodei, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman, urging the industry to slow down the pace of AI development.

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