While the government’s announcement of a new Office of AI is a welcome development, critics argue that the response remains too slow and passive given the scale of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Independent voices, including some within the political sphere, have pointed out that the government’s reliance on future legislation leaves a dangerous gap in the interim. With AI capabilities advancing at an unprecedented pace, waiting until next year to introduce formal laws may mean that the most significant risks—such as job displacement and the erosion of intellectual property—are already entrenched.
There is also skepticism regarding the government's ability to effectively manage the influence of major tech companies. Despite the new standards for data centres, concerns persist that the government has yet to provide a concrete plan for protecting the creative sector, including artists and journalists, from the unauthorized use of their work by AI models. By failing to address these copyright issues alongside the infrastructure standards, the government risks leaving creators vulnerable to exploitation while prioritizing the needs of large-scale investors.
Furthermore, the warning from over 200 experts highlights that the window for meaningful intervention is rapidly closing. Critics contend that the government’s approach is more focused on managing the physical footprint of AI than on addressing the deeper, systemic economic disruptions that could fundamentally reshape the workforce. Without more aggressive and immediate action, there is a risk that these new regulations will be viewed as a case study in how to fall behind a technological wave rather than how to master it.