UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
The UK government has announced plans to invest £100 million in the world's first AI Biosecurity Lab as part of its Budget commitment. The lab, set to be established with support from leading AI firms, aims to strengthen the nation's defenses against emerging biological threats, cyber attacks, and AI-enabled dangers. Chancellor John Healey emphasized the importance of AI in daily life and pledged additional funding for AI Security Institute, National Cyber Shield, and National Exposure and Real-Time Vulnerability Centre.
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