Key facts
- Britain pledged £600 million to defend against AI health and security threats.
- A new biosecurity lab will use AI to spot biological threats.
- The AI Security Institute will receive additional funding.
- New projects aim to harden cyber defenses for critical infrastructure.
- Funding will support British companies applying AI to robotics and manufacturing.
- A study on AI's economic impact is funded.
Britain announced on Saturday a £600 million package aimed at defending against health and security risks posed by artificial intelligence. The plan includes significant investment in a new biosecurity initiative, enhancements to the existing AI Security Institute, and funding for cyber defenses and AI research. The initiative aims to leverage AI for spotting biological threats, developing pathogen countermeasures, and strengthening national cyber defenses.