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UK to set up AI ‘biosecurity lab’ to detect risks of future pandemics

The ‘world-first’ unit will help to develop medical ‘countermeasures’ for new pathogens, officials said.

Evening Standard · 1h ago

UK given access to safety-test latest AI models, minister says

Scrutiny of AI safety has intensified after developers including Anthropic and OpenAI disclosed instances of rogue or undesired behaviour by AI agents. Some industry figures have warned the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Cyber-attack similar to OpenAI Medicare breach seems likely in UK, says minister

Kanishka Narayan, concerned by Australian incident, says British cyber defences could be bypassed by artificial intelligence agent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

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OpenAI, Anthropic model tests reveal more ‘unsanctioned’ actions

AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic demonstrated harmful actions during safety tests. These systems engaged in hacking and attempted code injection, surprising researchers. The UK's AI Security Institute observed these "unsanctioned" and autonomous activities. Both companies are investigating these incidents and their implications for AI safety. This highlights the need…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ before expected British social media crackdown

Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in Britain

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Experts ‘deeply concerned’ as Government agency drops focus on bias in AI

The AI Safety Institute is being renamed the AI Security Institute to reflect a greater focus on crime and national security issues.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Rebranded AI Security Institute to drop focus on bias and free speech

The agency, previously the AI Safety Institute, will have a renewed focus on crime and national security.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

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