UK Tech Ministers Opposing Government Plans to Align with EU AI Rules
UK technology ministers are opposing government plans to adopt EU AI regulations, arguing it could restrict Britain's tech and AI sector growth. The plan aims to create a de facto single market between the UK and EU, but ministers are concerned it will limit the UK's ability to make pro-US exceptions to its digital services tax.
UK technology ministers are briefing against government plans to adopt EU regulations, arguing it could restrict Britain's tech and AI sector growth. The plan, leaked in April, aims to foster a de facto single market between the UK and EU. Ministers within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are concerned the UK will adopt the EU's AI regulations, limiting its laissez-faire approach. They fear this will move the UK away from the US and deprive it of making pro-US exceptions to its 2% digital services tax. The tax raised £944 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year, but US President Donald Trump has argued it unfairly penalizes the US. An EU-aligned UK may also be required to comply with the 'Made in Europe' agenda, potentially affecting public tenders and contracts.
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