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UK Invests £600M in AI Biosecurity Lab and Risk Mitigation

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The UK government announced a £600 million investment to address AI-related public health and security risks, featuring a £100 million AI biosecurity lab. Major AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic will provide model access support, while funds also cover cybersecurity infrastructure, chip design education, and local AI initiatives.

LATEST/The UK government announced a £600 million investment to address AI-related public health and security risks, featuring a £100 million AI biosecurity lab. Major AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic will provide model access support, while funds also cover cybersecurity infrastructure, chip design education, and local AI initiatives.

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  1. IT之家 · 智能时代T2·68 pts
    • The UK will establish a world-leading AI biosecurity lab focused on identifying and mitigating AI-induced biological threats.
    • OpenAI and Anthropic have committed up to £200 million in AI model access credits to support the initiative.
    • Beyond biosecurity, funds are allocated for the National Cyber Shield, a new chip design academy, and manufacturing automation support.
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