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UK privacy regulator wins changes from ten AI developers and opens inquiry into AI agents

The UK Information Commissioner's Office says ten major foundation model developers have made or committed to data protection changes after its supervision. It also launched a six-week call for evidence on the privacy risks of agentic AI.

PolicyOct 8, 20261 source

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UK government accepts all 44 recommendations on regulating AI in healthcare

The UK government said it accepts every recommendation from the National Commission on regulating AI in healthcare. Medicines regulator MHRA plans a consultation on how software and AI devices are classified by spring 2027.

PolicyOct 6, 20261 source