Expertise needed
The Committee is interested in hearing from experts on:
- International AI regulation, particularly the EU, US and China
- Policies to address the security and trade implications of AI
- The socio-economic implications or AI
- The UK’s international AI partnerships
- Multilateral AI initiatives and international technical standards
Please note: you do not need to be an expert in all the aspects of this ARI call. We welcome contributions from researchers who hold expertise in just one or limited aspects of this call, or who may have a niche perspective.
We welcome researchers from all career stages to register their expertise for this ARI call.
Further information
Business and Trade Committee
The Business and Trade Committee scrutinises the policy, spending and administration of the Department for Business and Trade and its public bodies.
International Affairs and National Security Hub
The International Affairs & National Security Hub is a recent innovation within the policy scrutiny teams of the House of Commons. Its membership includes experts working in policy, research and analysis roles across Parliament. Our goal is to ensure that MPs and Peers have access to cutting-edge policy analysis in scrutinising UK foreign and security policy—whether in the Chambers or Select Committees—by creating a vibrant hub of policy development, scrutiny innovation and richer working lives for parliamentary staff.
What are Areas of Research Interest?
Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) list key questions related to policy matters that Select Committees are interesting in hearing from experts on. They help select committees to access research evidence and grow the number of experts they are aware of, including engaging with new or underrepresented voices who previously haven’t participated in parliamentary scrutiny.
ARIs are not an exhaustive list of all areas in which Parliament may be interested in research evidence in the future. Parliamentary priorities are driven by elected representatives responding to current affairs. In particular, select committees issue calls for evidence based on their current priorities; ARIs do not replace these calls for evidence. However, ARIs may be used by parliamentarians and by parliamentary staff in POST, the Libraries and select committee teams to scope and/or inform future work.
What will happen if I respond to this ARI?
When you register for this ARI your contact details, description of expertise and any answers you provide to the key questions are sent directly to the Business and Trade Committee and the International Affairs and National Security Hub. They will also be shared with other parliamentary teams if they have need to draw on your expertise in the future. Responding to an ARI is a good way to get your name known and highlight that you are an expert in a topic. You may then be invited to participate in a range of parliamentary scrutiny activities such as giving evidence, providing a briefing, or engaging in discussions with committee staff, either now or in the future.
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