Artificial intelligence (AI)

AI will transform our health, work, science and education if we get critical decisions about its development and use right.

BCS speaks regularly to government and a range of stakeholders to ensure that professional standards – and tech professionals themselves – are at the heart of AI’s development.

BCS news coverage and consultation responses on AI:

Full list of BCS responses to all consultations available here

Articles, papers and reports

Take a look at our most recent papers and reports or view all of our published policy papers.

‘Pro-innovation approach to AI Regulation’

BCS was quoted in the launch of the Government’s AI regulation White Paper. It aims to guide the use of artificial intelligence in the UK by striking a balance between regulation and innovation.

‘Pro-innovation approach to AI Regulation’

Helping AI grow up without pressing pause

As AI’s development continues to gather pace and prominence, BCS believes that pausing its development isn’t the most practical way to ensure that the technology serves society well. There are other ways in which AI’s inherent risks can be managed.

Helping AI grow up without pressing pause

AI should be part of teacher training courses

Understanding AI should be part of teacher training courses and headteachers' leadership qualifications, the professional body for computing has recommended.

AI should be part of teacher training courses

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