Minister warns against narrow control
Kanishka Narayan, the UK’s minister responsible for artificial intelligence, told the BBC that the future of the technology should not be left solely in the hands of a small group of wealthy backers or industry executives. He warned against letting AI development be driven only by what he described as 'tech bros and oligarchs'.
More than regulation, he says
Mr Narayan said dealing with AI requires not only regulatory frameworks but also "building capability and capacity". He argued that legal rules alone will not be sufficient to manage the challenges and opportunities posed by advanced AI systems.
Context and implications
His comments reflect wider public and political concern about the concentration of influence over powerful AI tools in a handful of companies and investors. Policymakers and regulators across jurisdictions have been debating how to combine oversight with measures that ensure governments, public institutions and broader society can engage with and benefit from the technology.
Policy debates continue
Mr Narayan did not set out a detailed programme in the interview, but his remarks feed into ongoing discussions in the UK and internationally about how best to balance regulation, investment in skills and infrastructure, and inclusive governance of AI. Those debates are likely to shape forthcoming policy announcements and industry engagement.