( September 3, 2026, 16:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: An independent public authority with enforcement powers should oversee AI in the UK, including its use across the public sector, civil society organization Open Rights Group said Thursday. In a report supported by three UK lawmakers, the privacy campaigners called for the creation of a watchdog independent from government and industry, adequately funded and accountable to parliament, and with powers including blocking AI deployments, requiring audits and overseeing use-case authorization and procurement.Statement follows. Report attached....
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