Abstract
The Alan Turing Institute conducted this study in collaboration with the Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance (CSEP) at Imperial College London. A thriving AI assurance sector could enable AI adoption and become a key driver of UK economic growth. Effective assurance processes allow for the rapid integration of AI into existing business structures and processes, which can contribute to economic growth across multiple sectors. However, a range of factors currently limit both the supply of and demand for AI assurance services.
This paper identifies lessons from D&S to support the growth of a robust AI assurance market for other sectors and advance AI innovation across the UK economy. Drawing from interviews and focus groups, this paper describes the current state of AI assurance in national security, defence and policing organisations, highlighting strengths, challenges and possible mitigations. Addressing the supply and demand challenges discussed in this paper would boost confidence in the market among both providers and buyers of AI assurance. Overall, this piece offers lessons from D&S to grow the AI assurance sector and advance the UK’s efforts to implement its AI Opportunities Action Plan to become a global leader in AI.