Mr. Ronan Lupton:

For various reasons. We can see, though, where the efficiencies would come about just in that regard and on that side of things. I have read with interest the aspects of the proposed AI Act. We have seen experiential evidence from the GDPR of how the European supervisory mechanisms do not necessarily work the way we would like them to. The national regulator may make a decision on a fine, for example, or a correction mechanism that is not agreed with by other EU member states and the Commission does not have a role in this aspect of things. This changed in the judicial services regime. Under the regulations to do with e-commerce that are coming forward, the Commission now has a role, which I think is better. The GDPR, therefore, may have to shift. Equally, this position is there in the proposed AI Act and there is input from the institutions. This is an important development.

Again, it is hard to see what will happen in this regard. I cannot help but associate myself with Professor O'Hare's comments. In respect of providing commentary on the first question, there are potential risks we just do not know about. It is concerning, however, when we hear people saying these computers are now sentient and things are going to happen which should not. One suggestion would be just to unplug it, but this is very facile and possibly a little bit Luddite.