Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 47247

Artificial Intelligence: Takeovers

Tabled: 23 April 2025

Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his policy is on the acquisition of UK Artificial Intelligence firms by foreign-owned firms.

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The government has powers under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 to review and, where required, intervene in investments that may pose a risk to national security. The NSI Act both facilitates investment into sensitive sectors - such as artif...

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