UK Watchdog Secures AI Firms' Data Protection Pledges The UK's data protection watchdog secured pledges from AI firms to prioritize data protection and meet four key tests for responsible data use, the regulator said. The commitments are intended to reassure the public that personal information will be safeguarded as AI innovation advances. The UK's data watchdog has secured pledges from AI firms to prioritize data protection, reassuring people that their personal info will be safeguarded as AI innovation continues to advance. This move aims to build trust, with the watchdog ensuring companies meet four key tests to guarantee responsible data use.