The UK Competition and Markets Authority first published research on 9 March 2026 exploring how agentic AI affects consumers, later updating the page on 30 October 2026 to include a joint statement from the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum.
Research and Guidance
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) explored how agentic AI is being used today, what the future could hold and how this will affect consumers.
The CMA also published guidance on how your business can benefit from agentic AI while still meeting legal obligations.
DRCF Joint Statement
On 30 October 2026, Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) members published a joint statement on protecting people and businesses in an agentic AI economy.
The statement sets out work underway across the CMA, FCA, ICO and Ofcom, how regulators will collaborate, and how existing legal and regulatory frameworks apply.
Key facts and where they come from
- The research was first published on 9 March 2026.
Published: 9 March 2026
- A DRCF joint statement on agentic AI was published on 30 October 2026.
30 October 2026 DRCF joint statement on agentic AI published.
- DRCF members include the CMA, FCA, ICO and Ofcom.
work already underway across the CMA, FCA, ICO and Ofcom
