UK government commits £100m to establish national AI Biosecurity Lab

1 hour ago · Originally published 24 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab

The government is launching a new institute to strengthen national defences against emerging biological and AI-enabled threats. By bringing together scientific expertise and industry support, the lab aims to ensure the UK can identify and mitigate risks as technology continues to evolve.

Source: BBC News UK National

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