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New UK Science Secretary to Prioritize Urgent AI Regulation

9/7/2025

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Liz Kendall will replace Peter Kyle as the UK's science and tech secretary, prioritizing AI policy amid regulatory criticism.
A year into government, an AI bill remains absent, raising expert concerns about risks.
UK firms' AI adoption surged fivefold in two years, according to a Capgemini report.
Only 28% of companies have legal teams for AI governance, highlighting a governance gap.
Public support for AI regulation is strong, with 96% advocating for audits of powerful systems.

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Story summary

Liz Kendall will replace Peter Kyle as the UK's science and tech secretary, prioritizing AI policy amid regulatory criticism.
A year into government, an AI bill remains absent, raising expert concerns about risks.
UK firms' AI adoption surged fivefold in two years, according to a Capgemini report.
Only 28% of companies have legal teams for AI governance, highlighting a governance gap.
Public support for AI regulation is strong, with 96% advocating for audits of powerful systems.