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UK: DSIT launches call for evidence on regulation of AI and other data-intensive technologies | News
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) launched a call for evidence on 15 July 2026 to assess how data regulation interacts with AI and data-intensive technologies, seeking responses on five themes including data access, quality, governance, transparency and framework effectiveness. The deadline for submission is 9 September 2026.
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The Wire takeaway
You have until 9 September to tell the UK government what your AI or data business needs from regulation - and they're actively listening before writing the rules. This is the moment to shape the framework you'll operate under for the next five years, not fight it after.
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