A delay in proposed UK AI regulation offers legal teams a golden opportunity to prepare and protect their organisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UK government is planning a comprehensive bill to regulate AI technology and its use of copyrighted material. Initially expected in March 2025, it has now been delayed until at least the next King\u2019s Speech, potentially in May 2026. In this article, Chambers looks at the current legal position and the key issues that in-house counsel<\/strong> could use this extra time to consider.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this Article:<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Current Legal Position<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n New UK AI Bill: What Could it Include?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Prepare: Key Action Areas<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n An Eye to Other Jurisdictions<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion & Key Takeaways<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Bingzhen Song, Research Manager (FinTech), Chambers and Partners<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n While 2023 catapulted artificial intelligence onto the public agenda, moves towards UK AI regulation have been more sedate. A patchwork of existing legal frameworks<\/a> currently does the work, including data protection (GDPR), IP and consumer law. Similarly, regulatory oversight is shared between agencies as varied as the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n This picture was in line with the previous government\u2019s declared \u2018pro-innovation approach to AI regulation<\/a>\u2019, which focused on five broad principles (still applicable today): <\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, the current administration has signalled its intentions for a tighter approach, first hinting at regulation in its AI Opportunities Action Plan<\/a>. A quick, focused bill was on the cards last year, but was postponed to allow for more complex and far-reaching legislation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology is now expected to bring forward a comprehensive new bill on UK AI regulation in the next parliament<\/a> \u2014 which could be as early as May 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a detailed look at current law and practice in this area, see our <\/em>Artificial Intelligence 2025 Global Practice Guide<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Partner & Head of Data, UK-based international law firm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n While there is no draft bill as yet, several key areas could potentially be covered in the proposed legislation, based on policy discourse and government publications on AI<\/a>. There is also a separate private members\u2019 bill currently in play. While the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill<\/a> is not expected to make it to law, it may provide some clues to the key themes on legislators\u2019 minds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Large language models that run generative AI applications like ChatGPT and CoPilot may be subject to external scrutiny, particularly those judged high-risk. The government\u2019s previously planned bill<\/a> would have seen companies required to submit them for evaluation by the AI Security Institute<\/a>. It remains to be seen whether a similar provision will return in the next iteration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n While AI models rely on publicly available data to learn and operate, creators and copyright holders are lobbying<\/a> for stronger protection against infringement, and this has been the subject of parliamentary debate<\/a>. New UK AI law will have to find a way to balance these competing clams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n The upcoming bill could introduce formal lifecycle oversight for high-risk AI systems. Both the alternative draft bill<\/a> and thinktank policy proposals<\/a> suggest regulators could be empowered to require safety testing before deployment. They might also intervene after launch to modify or withdraw systems that pose unacceptable risks. This would mark a shift from voluntary principles to enforceable oversight, with implications for product timelines and liability exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n In a parallel with data protection law, companies could be required to appoint designated AI officers to oversee compliance and ethical governance. The current private members\u2019 bill<\/a> proposes embedding this role into Companies Act reporting, alongside a programme of long-term public engagement to shape future regulation. While speculative, these proposals reflect growing pressure<\/a> for internal accountability and democratic input into AI oversight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Senior Executive, Global Hedge Fund<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n With the upcoming UK AI bill delayed until at least 2026, general counsel and their legal teams have a rare window to get ahead. To help prepare for alignment and mitigate future risk, it may be useful to consider your current and planned AI deployment in light of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Intellectual Property Lawyer, European Law Firm<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n UK AI law is clearly not the only game in town. The EU AI Act<\/a>, passed in June 2025, introduces tiered risk categories and strict obligations for high-risk systems, including biometric surveillance and critical infrastructure. Italy recently became<\/a> the first member state to enshrine the law within national statute. Rollout across the bloc<\/a> will continue through 2025 and 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, the US is taking a more decentralised approach<\/a>, with sectoral regulators and voluntary commitments from major AI developers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n General counsel in organisations operating across markets should benchmark internal policies against these frameworks to ensure interoperability and avoid regulatory fragmentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Compare how different jurisdictions are handling the regulation of AI in the comprehensive <\/em>Artificial Intelligence 2025 Global Practice Guide<\/em><\/a> from Chambers.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n This is a moment of opportunity. The UK\u2019s AI bill may be paused, but the general direction is clear. Legal teams have a valuable opportunity to assess their organisation\u2019s current use of AI, strengthen internal processes, and anticipate future regulatory expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For general counsel and in-house teams, this isn\u2019t just about compliance; it\u2019s a chance to lead with integrity, embed trust into innovation, and build governance that scales with ambition. By engaging now, you can help shape responsible deployment, reduce long-term risk and ensure your organisation is ready to respond when legislation arrives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore the Chambers Artificial Intelligent Global Practice Guide<\/strong> for practical insights, jurisdictional comparisons, and strategic frameworks to help you lead with confidence on AI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore the guide<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"publication":[],"blocks":[{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n A delay in proposed UK AI regulation offers legal teams a golden opportunity to prepare and protect their organisation. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n A delay in proposed UK AI regulation offers legal teams a golden opportunity to prepare and protect their organisation. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n The UK government is planning a comprehensive bill to regulate AI technology and its use of copyrighted material. Initially expected in March 2025, it has now been delayed until at least the next King\u2019s Speech, potentially in May 2026. In this article, Chambers looks at the current legal position and the key issues that in-house counsel<\/strong> could use this extra time to consider.<\/strong> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n The UK government is planning a comprehensive bill to regulate AI technology and its use of copyrighted material. Initially expected in March 2025, it has now been delayed until at least the next King\u2019s Speech, potentially in May 2026. In this article, Chambers looks at the current legal position and the key issues that in-house counsel<\/strong> could use this extra time to consider.<\/strong> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n In this Article:<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n In this Article:<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n The Current Legal Position<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n The Current Legal Position<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n New UK AI Bill: What Could it Include?<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n New UK AI Bill: What Could it Include?<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n How to Prepare: Key Action Areas<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n How to Prepare: Key Action Areas<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n An Eye to Other Jurisdictions<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n An Eye to Other Jurisdictions<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Conclusion & Key Takeaways<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Conclusion & Key Takeaways<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-quote","attrs":{"quote":" \u201cIt's becoming increasingly clear that AI will act as a force multiplier for business operations, and as governments race to regulate the emerging tech, in-house counsels and law firms have told us that the adoption of and adaptation to AI have become their top priority.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>","blockId":"1p6RRm","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-1p6RRm"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Bingzhen Song, Research Manager (FinTech), Chambers and Partners<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Bingzhen Song, Research Manager (FinTech), Chambers and Partners<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"The Current Legal Position","headerLevel":"3","blockId":"1CP4Do","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-1CP4Do"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n While 2023 catapulted artificial intelligence onto the public agenda, moves towards UK AI regulation have been more sedate. A patchwork of existing legal frameworks<\/a> currently does the work, including data protection (GDPR), IP and consumer law. Similarly, regulatory oversight is shared between agencies as varied as the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n While 2023 catapulted artificial intelligence onto the public agenda, moves towards UK AI regulation have been more sedate. A patchwork of existing legal frameworks<\/a> currently does the work, including data protection (GDPR), IP and consumer law. Similarly, regulatory oversight is shared between agencies as varied as the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n This picture was in line with the previous government\u2019s declared \u2018pro-innovation approach to AI regulation<\/a>\u2019, which focused on five broad principles (still applicable today): <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n This picture was in line with the previous government\u2019s declared \u2018pro-innovation approach to AI regulation<\/a>\u2019, which focused on five broad principles (still applicable today): <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/list","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n In contrast, the current administration has signalled its intentions for a tighter approach, first hinting at regulation in its AI Opportunities Action Plan<\/a>. A quick, focused bill was on the cards last year, but was postponed to allow for more complex and far-reaching legislation. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n In contrast, the current administration has signalled its intentions for a tighter approach, first hinting at regulation in its AI Opportunities Action Plan<\/a>. A quick, focused bill was on the cards last year, but was postponed to allow for more complex and far-reaching legislation. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology is now expected to bring forward a comprehensive new bill on UK AI regulation in the next parliament<\/a> \u2014 which could be as early as May 2026. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology is now expected to bring forward a comprehensive new bill on UK AI regulation in the next parliament<\/a> \u2014 which could be as early as May 2026. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n For a detailed look at current law and practice in this area, see our <\/em>Artificial Intelligence 2025 Global Practice Guide<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n For a detailed look at current law and practice in this area, see our <\/em>Artificial Intelligence 2025 Global Practice Guide<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"New UK AI Bill: What Could it Include? ","headerLevel":"3","blockId":"Zs5y29","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-Zs5y29"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-quote","attrs":{"quote":" \u201cIt\u2019s a big year for legislation. We know there will be AI law introduced, but there hasn't been a bill. The Lords feel strongly about it because they want to see regulation on it now rather than later. It feels like a Pandora\u2019s box.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>","blockId":"22W6qK","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-22W6qK"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Partner & Head of Data, UK-based international law firm<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Partner & Head of Data, UK-based international law firm<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n While there is no draft bill as yet, several key areas could potentially be covered in the proposed legislation, based on policy discourse and government publications on AI<\/a>. There is also a separate private members\u2019 bill currently in play. While the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill<\/a> is not expected to make it to law, it may provide some clues to the key themes on legislators\u2019 minds. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n While there is no draft bill as yet, several key areas could potentially be covered in the proposed legislation, based on policy discourse and government publications on AI<\/a>. There is also a separate private members\u2019 bill currently in play. While the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill<\/a> is not expected to make it to law, it may provide some clues to the key themes on legislators\u2019 minds. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Large Language Models (LLMs) ","headerLevel":"3","blockId":"ZDF83B","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-ZDF83B"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Large language models that run generative AI applications like ChatGPT and CoPilot may be subject to external scrutiny, particularly those judged high-risk. The government\u2019s previously planned bill<\/a> would have seen companies required to submit them for evaluation by the AI Security Institute<\/a>. 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It remains to be seen whether a similar provision will return in the next iteration. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Copyright Regulation ","headerLevel":"3","blockId":"ZgwJk8","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-ZgwJk8"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n While AI models rely on publicly available data to learn and operate, creators and copyright holders are lobbying<\/a> for stronger protection against infringement, and this has been the subject of parliamentary debate<\/a>. 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This would mark a shift from voluntary principles to enforceable oversight, with implications for product timelines and liability exposure. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"AI Officers and Public Engagement ","headerLevel":"3","blockId":"ZaaCOg","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-ZaaCOg"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n In a parallel with data protection law, companies could be required to appoint designated AI officers to oversee compliance and ethical governance. The current private members\u2019 bill<\/a> proposes embedding this role into Companies Act reporting, alongside a programme of long-term public engagement to shape future regulation. While speculative, these proposals reflect growing pressure<\/a> for internal accountability and democratic input into AI oversight. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n In a parallel with data protection law, companies could be required to appoint designated AI officers to oversee compliance and ethical governance. The current private members\u2019 bill<\/a> proposes embedding this role into Companies Act reporting, alongside a programme of long-term public engagement to shape future regulation. While speculative, these proposals reflect growing pressure<\/a> for internal accountability and democratic input into AI oversight. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-quote","attrs":{"quote":" \"AI will be a major driver of our legal needs - particularly around reviewing documentation. We expect increased regulatory scrutiny and shifting market dynamics to require sharper legal insight. We'll also need support navigating cross-border disclosure regimes, especially in jurisdictions like Japan and the UK, where campaign norms are changing. Having counsel that can anticipate these shifts and advise proactively will be critical.\"<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>","blockId":"Z21UInD","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-Z21UInD"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Senior Executive, Global Hedge Fund<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Senior Executive, Global Hedge Fund<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Areas to Consider ","headerLevel":"3","blockId":"16mYIH","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-16mYIH"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n With the upcoming UK AI bill delayed until at least 2026, general counsel and their legal teams have a rare window to get ahead. To help prepare for alignment and mitigate future risk, it may be useful to consider your current and planned AI deployment in light of the following: <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n With the upcoming UK AI bill delayed until at least 2026, general counsel and their legal teams have a rare window to get ahead. To help prepare for alignment and mitigate future risk, it may be useful to consider your current and planned AI deployment in light of the following: <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/list","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n \"The rapid development and deployment of AI technologies including generative AI is creating new legal questions around IP ownership, data use, liability, and transparency. Upcoming regulatory frameworks, such as the EU AI Act and related UK guidance, will drive demand for legal advice on compliance, risk management and contractual frameworks.\"<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>","blockId":"Z2kdahD","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-Z2kdahD"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Intellectual Property Lawyer, European Law Firm<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Intellectual Property Lawyer, European Law Firm<\/em> <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n UK AI law is clearly not the only game in town. The EU AI Act<\/a>, passed in June 2025, introduces tiered risk categories and strict obligations for high-risk systems, including biometric surveillance and critical infrastructure. Italy recently became<\/a> the first member state to enshrine the law within national statute. Rollout across the bloc<\/a> will continue through 2025 and 2026. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n UK AI law is clearly not the only game in town. The EU AI Act<\/a>, passed in June 2025, introduces tiered risk categories and strict obligations for high-risk systems, including biometric surveillance and critical infrastructure. Italy recently became<\/a> the first member state to enshrine the law within national statute. Rollout across the bloc<\/a> will continue through 2025 and 2026. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Meanwhile, the US is taking a more decentralised approach<\/a>, with sectoral regulators and voluntary commitments from major AI developers. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Meanwhile, the US is taking a more decentralised approach<\/a>, with sectoral regulators and voluntary commitments from major AI developers. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n General counsel in organisations operating across markets should benchmark internal policies against these frameworks to ensure interoperability and avoid regulatory fragmentation. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n General counsel in organisations operating across markets should benchmark internal policies against these frameworks to ensure interoperability and avoid regulatory fragmentation. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Compare how different jurisdictions are handling the regulation of AI in the comprehensive <\/em>Artificial Intelligence 2025 Global Practice Guide<\/em><\/a> from Chambers.<\/em> <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n