House of Lords

16 July 2026

House of Lords

02:30 - 02:39
Speaker 1
On behalf of the House, I should like to thank the noble Lord for his much-valued service to the House.  First oral question, Lord Taylor of Warwick. 
02:39 - 02:47
Speaker 2
I beg leave to ask the question standing in my name on the order paper. 
02:47 - 03:21
Speaker 4
AI has the potential for significant advances in science, productivity and living standards, if adopted securely.  Whilst we're taking steps to develop our sovereign capability, we're also bringing forward the Regulation for Growth Bill to ensure that our regulatory environment drives the growth we need to seize the opportunities brought by AI.  Through our world-leading AI Security Institute, we are supporting international safeguard developments and ensuring that the government has the best understanding of model capabilities as they advance. 
03:22 - 04:04
Speaker 3
My Lords, I thank the noble Minister for that answer, but first of all, can I say well done to the England football team for reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup.  In doing so, they demonstrated AI, actual intelligence.  My Lords, the Stone Age did not end because we ran out of stone, and AI technology has given us amazing ways of giving solutions to everyday problems.  The noble Minister has mentioned the AI Security Institute.  Now, it does play an important role, especially concerning research, but it doesn't have powers to compel companies to engage with or to protect us against serious risk from AI. 

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