UK AI Principles - What Do Businesses Need to Do Now?

Introduction

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business operations, offering new opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

However, this technological shift also introduces significant legal, regulatory, and security challenges.

In the UK and specifically under English and Welsh law, the government has set out a series of AI principles to guide responsible development and deployment.

At the same time, the EU has its own regulatory framework.

For businesses, this evolving landscape means that proactive steps are essential, not only to ensure compliance with emerging standards, but also to safeguard against security risks, reputational harm, and potential liability.

A particular area of concern is the rise of ‘shadow AI’ - the unsanctioned use of AI tools by employees, which can expose organisations to data breaches, regulatory violations, and loss of control over sensitive information.

Reviewing and managing employee use of AI, alongside implementing robust governance and compliance measures, is now critical for protecting the business and building trust in AI-driven solutions.

This new virtual classroom seminar is suitable for legal professionals, compliance officers, risk managers, and business leaders, as well as organisations developing, using, deploying, or procuring AI systems in the UK.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Overview of UK AI principles - core principles, their legal status, and why they matter for businesses
• Key compliance factors - governance, transparency, accountability, and risk management under English and Welsh law
• Practical steps for implementation - assessing, documenting, and demonstrating responsible AI practices
• EU AI Act and cross-border considerations - main points of alignment and divergence; what UK businesses with EU exposure need to know
• Contracts and procurement - what to consider when negotiating with vendors or partners, both domestically and internationally
• Monitoring and review - approaches for ongoing oversight, audit, and adaptation as regulations evolve
• Managing shadow AI - identifying, reviewing, and controlling employee use of unsanctioned AI tools to mitigate risk
• Common challenges and pitfalls - what businesses should watch out for and how to address uncertainties
• Preparing for future developments - staying agile as UK and EU AI regulation matures

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.