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The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’

Westminster appears to be waking up to warnings over AI safety, with concerns over its use by extremist groups and bad actors

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17

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

Rogue AI hack of UK cyber defences ‘inevitable’, minister warns

Experts have warned AI could wipe out humanity within the near future if the technology is allowed to progress unchecked

The Independent UK · Oct 12

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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

AI breach of UK cyber defences ‘likely, if not inevitable’, minister warns

Kanishka Narayan said developers must ‘build machines that leave us human beings in charge’.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agents

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts

Kanishka Narayan to say Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

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Party time for London MPs as Sugababes headline Labour conference gig

The girlband headlined the TikTok and UK Music event at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool

Evening Standard · Sep 30

U.K.'s AI lead calls for countries to ‘harden and build defenses’ in response to AI risks

After warnings of an extinction-level event, Kaniskha Narayan, minister for artificial intelligence, wants the U.K. to take a lead on addressing the technology's threats.

Fortune · Sep 28

‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks

Andy Burnham’s focus on domestic problems leads some to fear issue has dropped off government’s radar

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds

Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank says

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

UK Government backs major new AI data centre in Scotland with £200m guarantee

THE UK Government has backed plans for a new AI data centre in Scotland with a £200 million loan guarantee ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Make AI adoption Britain’s national economic priority, says CBI

The Confederation of British Industry has called on the Government to make the next 10 years Britain’s ‘adoption decade’.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Britain Signals AI Regulation Could Follow If Tech Giants Fail Voluntary Safety Tests

The UK government may introduce AI regulations if voluntary safety measures with tech companies fail to protect adequately, maintaining a lighter approach than the EU while prioritising public safety.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

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The Independent UK · Aug 2

Andy Burnham’s new AI minister says people ‘right to worry’ about new tech

Kanishka Narayan was appointed as Britain’s first minister for AI

The Conversation · Jul 30

The changing face of diversity in the UK cabinet

Andy Burnham’s first cabinet includes four ministers from visible ethnic minority backgrounds: home secretary Shabana Mahmood, energy security secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, AI minister Kanishka Narayan, and Lisa Nandy as culture secretary. A decade ago, this team alone would probably have generated headlines. Now, it has barely registered.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Is Burnham’s Oxbridge-heavy cabinet a sign of social mobility or lack of progress on class?

PM’s team can be seen as backward step even though in some ways it is more diverse. Yet its makeup points to wider access to power

The Times of India · Jul 24

Burnham picks three new PIO MPs from 2024 intake to join front bench; Malhotra and Gill return to backbenches

TOI correspondent from London: T hree Indian-origin young Labour MPs elected at the July 2024 general election have been given front bench roles in UK PM Andy Burnham’s new govt.

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The Economic Times · Jul 21

School Assembly News Headlines July 22, 2026: Latest national, international, sports, business and education updates

School Assembly News Headlines July 22, 2026: Students will receive a news roundup on July 22, 2026, covering national and international events. Prime Minister Modi addressed the serious NEET paper leak as Parliament faced adjournment amid protests. International news includes US strikes on Iran and new tariffs on Canadian imports.…

The Times of India · Jul 21

Who is Kanishka Narayan, Bihar-born MP picked as UK's AI minister in Andy Burnham's cabinet

As Andy Burnham assumed office as the United Kingdom's new prime minister, he retained Indian-origin Labour MP Kanishka Narayan as minister for artificial intelligence, elevating the portfolio to a cabinet-level position for the first time.

TechRadar · Jul 15

'We decided not to limit VPNs': UK government U-turns on age-gating privacy tools

The UK government has confirmed it will not restrict VPN access as part of its upcoming social media bans, prioritizing digital privacy while introducing new curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

'Makes no sense': Critics blast Labour's voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds

Plans unveiled on Wednesday will see 16 and 17-year-olds prevented from accessing social media sites between midnight and 6am by default

The Independent UK · Jul 15

UK will be safest place for teenagers online with social media curfew – minister

Plans unveiled on Wednesday will see 16 and 17-year-olds prevented from accessing social media sites between midnight and 6am by default.

The Economic Times · Jun 28

India ties to be stable through political transitions, says UK's AI minister

Kanishka Narayan, the India-born Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Starmer's top team, addressed the inaugural India All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) celebration in the Houses of Parliament complex earlier this week.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn't Working, Study Suggests—Just as Britain Plans Its Own

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has not significantly reduced teenage usage, raising questions as the UK considers similar measures.

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