This bill would ban UK companies from developing superintelligent AI systems that could improve themselves and resist human control. It also lets the government monitor early-stage AI development to prevent risks.
A Bill to make provision to prohibit the development, deployment and operation of artificial superintelligence systems; to establish monitoring and control powers in respect of such systems; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Alex Sobel
Introduced: 2026-09-08