Experts Warn of New Laws Needed to Combat COVID-19 ‘Explosion’ of AI and Surveillance

UK could see 'dark uses' of the technology if legislation is not brought forward

A response by ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, is seen on its website in this illustration picture taken on Feb. 9, 2023. Florence Lo/Reuters

New laws are needed to regulate the “explosion” of employer surveillance and AI systems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have warned.

Speaking to Westminster’s Human Rights Joint Committee, Jeremias Adams-Prassl said “dark use” of the technology in the UK will grow unless legislation is implemented.