The U.K. is establishing a new AI Security Research Lab (LASR) to address cyber threats from Russia and other hostile states, marking a step in the global “AI arms race.” With an initial government investment of £8.22 million ($10.3 million), the lab seeks additional industry contributions through a “catalytic model.” Its mission is to safeguard the U.K. and allies against evolving threats.
Collaborators include government entities, NATO allies, the Alan Turing Institute, and universities like Oxford and Queen’s University Belfast. The lab aims to leverage AI for enhanced cybersecurity, using it both to counter attacks and improve intelligence capabilities.
This initiative complements the U.K.’s recent Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aimed at defending critical infrastructure against rising cyberattacks. Chancellor Pat McFadden emphasised vigilance against Russian activities during the NATO Cyber Defence Conference, highlighting the dual potential of AI in both cyber defense and offense.
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