The UK government plans to establish a national AI Biosecurity Lab with a £100m investment to enhance defenses against biological threats. This initiative will be part of the upcoming Budget announcement and aims to leverage expertise from leading AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, who will contribute AI model credits worth £200m.
In addition to the biosecurity lab, the Chancellor will allocate funds to bolster the UK's AI Security Institute and develop a National Cyber Shield, reflecting a comprehensive strategy to address evolving cyber and biological risks amid increasing calls for AI regulation and standards.