Policy · Sunday 25 October 2026 · story 2
UK Budget sets £100m for AI Biosecurity Lab
The report says the UK will commit £100m to a national AI Biosecurity Lab, with OpenAI and Anthropic providing £200m in model credits. It also says the Budget includes £120m for the UK's AI Security Institute and cyber funding.
Why it matters. This adds UK support for AI testing, biosecurity and cyber-defence work around advanced models and critical infrastructure.
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