UK launches new AI lab to counter growing Russian cyber-threats

British government starts new AI security research facility with £8.22M funding to fight cyber-threats. The lab aims to unite top experts from industry academia and government to boost UKʼs digital defence capabilities

November 25 2024 , 11:40 AM  •  430 views

UK launches new AI lab to counter growing Russian cyber-threats

The UK govt kicks-off a high-tech defence project as Pat McFadden prepares to speak at todays Nato Cyber Defence meet-up in London: the country needs strong AI tools to protect its digital borders

The new Laboratory for AI Security Research gets £8.22M start-up money and brings together key partners:

  • The Foreign Office
  • GCHQ
  • National Cyber Security Centre
  • Defence Science Lab
  • Top universities
  • AI Safety Institute

Vladimir Putin made threats about hitting UK targets (after British-made missiles reached Russia last week) - which shows why this lab is needed right now. The Russian leader tested new mid-range weapons and talked about using them against countries that help Ukraine

AI is already revolutionising many parts of life including national security; but as we develop this technology theres a danger it could be weaponised against us

Pat McFaddenʼs planned statement

The new lab aims to work with Five Eyes partners and nato allies - its gonna help protect power-grids and other key systems from cyber-attacks. McFadden points out that cyber-war isnt something in the future; its happening now and UKʼs defences are tested daily

In a direct message to Moscow McFadden will say that Britain sees what Russia does and fights back both in public and behind-the-scenes. He thinks Putin wants chaos not peace - but UK wont back down from supporting Ukraine