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UK to Invest £100 Million in National AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK will invest £100 million in a national AI Biosecurity Lab to strengthen defences against biological threats.
The UK government announced the creation of a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) during Wednesday's Budget. OpenAI and Anthropic are providing £200m in AI model credits to support the institute, while the Chancellor committed an additional £120m to the AI Security Institute. AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated the lab will bring together scientific expertise to safeguard citizens against biological and cyber risks.
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UK to Invest £100 Million in National AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK government will establish the National AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) with a £100 million investment. The initiative, part of the upcoming Wednesday Budget, will be developed with support from leading AI firms. The lab aims to strengthen national defences against biological threats enhanced by artificial intelligence. Additional millions of pounds will be pledged across various security initiatives in the same budget.