UK Publishes Framework for Generative AI

Generative AI has the potential to unlock significant productivity benefits. This framework aims to help readers understand generative AI, to guide anyone building generative AI solutions, and, most importantly, to lay out what must be taken into account to use generative AI safely and responsibly. It is based on a set of ten principles which should be borne in mind in all generative AI projects.

At the time of writing, this can be accessed here. This framework builds on earlier publications by the UK government, including the National AI Strategy and A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation.

The framework defines 10 core principles for the use of generative AI in government and public sector organisations:

1. You know what generative AI is and what its limitations are
2. You use generative AI lawfully, ethically, and responsibly
3. You know how to keep generative AI tools secure
4. You have meaningful human control at the right stage
5. You understand how to manage the full generative AI life-cycle
6. You use the right tool for the job
7. You are open and collaborative
8. You work with commercial colleagues from the start
9. You have the skills and expertise that you need to build and use generative AI
10. You use these principles alongside your organisation’s policies and have the right assurance in place

These principles serve as a comprehensive guide for leveraging generative AI technologies in a manner that is both forward-thinking and grounded in ethical standards, aiming for a balanced approach between innovation and responsibility.