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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanMy Lords, I anticipated that this Statement would attract interest from Members of this House, and I thank the noble Lords, Lord Markham and Lord Clement-Jones, for their comments…16 Jan 2025HANSARDOnline SafetyWell, the issue of Meta is one for the US. It applies there and not here. The rules of the Online Safety Act apply across all companies and we expect all companies to adhere to…16 Jan 2025HANSARDOnline SafetyI think the noble Lord is right that Ofcom has a very large task ahead of it. It is a very professional organisation and one that takes all its duties very seriously. I cannot…16 Jan 2025HANSARDOnline SafetyThe so-called Small but Risky task force that was set up in response to an exchange of letters between the Secretary of State and the CEO of Ofcom is undertaking a review of all…16 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI reiterate that SMRs are part of the solution to this: they have lower core power and lower pressure, use a large fraction of coolant, and have safety advantages over traditional…16 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI absolutely assure the noble Lord that he will see growth zones in those areas. They will not be concentrated in the south-east. The reason the first one happened to be in Culham…16 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanIt is important to recognise that there is more than one type of AI, including generative AI and specific models. It is the case that AI is very dependent on the data put in, and…16 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI thank the noble Lord for his enthusiasm for the white heat of SMRs, which is an important point. There is a very clear set of recommendations, from an entrepreneur who…16 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI thank the noble Lord very much. I will not add to his comments about the 14 years of endless initiatives, but it is crucial that when we do something such as this, we do it…16 Jan 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]That the Bill be considered on Report in the following order: Clauses 1 to 56, Schedule 1, Clauses 57 and 58, Schedule 2, Clauses 59 to 65, Schedule 3, Clauses 66 to 70, Schedule…15 Jan 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]As someone who has spent my life creating IP, protecting IP and sometimes giving IP away, I welcome this debate. I am extremely grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, for a…18 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]Yes, the Government accepted the recommendations in full.18 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]At the moment we have a system where it is unclear what the rights are and how they are being protected, and therefore things are being done which people are unable to get…18 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]I thank the noble Viscount.16 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]16 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]These four technical government amendments do not, we believe, have a material policy effect but will improve the clarity and operation of the Bill text. Amendment 133 amends…16 Dec 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, for his Amendments 108, 146 to 153 and 157, and I am grateful for the comments by the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, and the noble Viscount,…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUndersea CablesThe national risk assessment is undertaken regularly and led by the Cabinet Office. In this instance, DSIT is the department responsible for the risk to the cables overall, but it…03 Dec 2024HANSARDUndersea CablesAs I have said, the view is that, of the 10 to 20 breaks per year, nearly all are due to fishing vessels, anchors and natural events under the sea. Clearly, that is not a…03 Dec 2024HANSARDUndersea CablesI thank the noble Earl for the question. This is an important area. As I have said, most of the breaks are not malign, but there is, of course, that risk. Regular reviews are…03 Dec 2024