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UK Government to Invest £600 Million in AI Security and Health
The UK Government will invest £600 million in AI security and health to develop a distinctively British approach to the technology.
Key points
- The government will spend £300 million on an AI Biosecurity Lab supported by OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Funding includes £120 million for the AI Security Institute and £60 million for a National Cyber Shield.
- A new AI Centre of Excellence will be opened in Manchester alongside investments in Edinburgh.
Why it matters. These investments aim to harness AI for economic advantage and national security while addressing concerns that the technology could displace workers.
Chancellor John Healey announced a £600 million AI investment package via a Treasury press release today. The plan includes a £300 million AI Biosecurity Lab partnership with OpenAI and Anthropic, who will provide £200 million in model credits. Additional funds include £120 million for the AI Security Institute, £60 million for a National Cyber Shield, and £70 million for a National Exposure and Real-Time Vulnerability Centre.
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UK Government to Invest £600 Million in AI Security and Health
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