Context
The DRCF was established as a voluntary forum in 2020. It brings together four UK regulators with responsibilities for digital regulation – the Competition and Markets.
Authority, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office and Ofcom.
Key points to note and next actions
The DRCF has announced the launch of a Thematic Innovation Hub, the next phase in its mission to make regulation more accessible, transparent, and practical for innovators across the digital economy. Building on the success of the AI & Digital Hub pilot in 2024, the Thematic Hub will extend the DRCF’s reach and the Hub will act as a cross-cutting initiative, enabling businesses to benefit from regulatory insight on emerging technologies.
The Hub builds on the earlier AI and Digital Hub pilot and its first theme will focus on agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and initiating actions without direct human prompts. As part of this new focus, the DRCF is inviting views on the regulatory challenges and opportunities linked to the adoption of agentic AI. Feedback will help shape the DRCF’s future work, continuing its mission to support responsible innovation while protecting consumers and markets.