UK unveils $800 million AI security funding plan

The UK government has unveiled an AI security funding plan worth approximately $800 million, with a focus on biological threats, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. The largest portion of the funding, £600 million, is designated for a new biosecurity initiative aimed at strengthening Britain's ability to identify and respond to emerging biological threats.

This programme includes £100 million for an AI-powered laboratory to detect biological threats and £65 million to develop countermeasures against dangerous pathogens. AI minister Kanishka Narayan emphasized the government's ambition to make the AI Biosecurity Lab a leading international institution, combining scientific expertise with advanced technology to safeguard public health.

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