{
  "id": 13659887,
  "title": "Brits still aren't comfortable handing over too much control to AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/brits-still-arent-comfortable-handing-over-too-much-control-to-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/brits-still-arent-comfortable-handing-over-too-much-control-to-ai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey reveals that the majority of Brits remain uncomfortable with handing over significant control to AI agents. Out of 2,000 British adults surveyed, 84% expressed a preference for moderate or low AI access, with 9% stating they have no concerns about AI. Concerns about potential fraud or illegal acts by AI were also expressed, with 34% of respondents unwilling to grant any AI control. However, 23% were okay with AI handling routine tasks, reserving their own approval for more important matters. The 2,000 surveyed adults were split in their demographic preferences, with 47% aged 55 and above refusing to give AI control over their lives, compared to 20% of 25-34 year-olds being comfortable with high AI agent control. When it comes to the potential for AI to commit illegal acts, 14% were concerned about the impact on their ability to avoid legal trouble, with this figure rising to 21% among the 18-24 age group. Legal expert Jonathan Armstrong emphasized the importance of discussing AI liability, noting that people using AI will be held responsible for any criminal acts. Despite the concerns, 9% of respondents claimed they were not worried about AI at all.",
  "summary": "Brits fear the potential for AI to take over tasks completely, and have concerns about AI agents ignoring laws and morals.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}