The UK AI Compass What the UK thinks, feels and wants from AI Regulation

2026

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1) This report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK public's attitudes towards AI regulation, identifying key concerns, policy preferences, and the underlying mindset segments that shape these views.
2) * Explores the public's overall sentiment towards AI, including concerns about pace, impact on daily life, and the distribution of benefits.
* Analyzes demographic trends and identifies six distinct "AI mindsets" that predict policy views and voting behavior more reliably than demographics alone.
* Details public opinion on specific AI policy trade-offs, the effectiveness of different messaging strategies, and provides actionable recommendations for politicians, campaigners, regulators, and funders.
3) AI regulation, public opinion, UK policy, AI mindsets, political strategy

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