AI is a major security threat, spy chiefs warn cabinet
McCallum said AI is already helping attackers, while MI5 launched a new centre to assess misuse and counter rising state and terror threats.
- On Tuesday, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum warned that artificial intelligence has the "potential to change the stakes" on bioweapons, stating these technological risks are "real."
- To address these challenges, McCallum announced the launch of a new AI Threat Assessment Centre , drawing expertise to separate "bluster from the realities."
- State threat caseloads have quadrupled over the past 10 years, with McCallum labeling Russia "aggressor number one" and the agency devoting more resources than at any time since the Cold War.
- Extreme right-wing terrorism has pushed Britain's threat level to "severe," while Iran attempted to "expand their hybrid campaign" with more than 50 arrests in Iran-linked operations this year.
- Addressing the public directly, the Director General issued a rallying cry for increased societal resilience, noting that community cohesion has become a vital "front line" against those aiming to sow division.
57 Articles
57 Articles
Artificial intelligence is multiplying the security threats of the United Kingdom, including the risk of terrorists and states developing new lethal biological weapons. (ANSA)
Iran is intensifying its attempts to reach more difficult targets, such as military installations in the United Kingdom, while Russia expands its hybrid war against Ukraine's allies, said on Tuesday (13) the head of the British internal intelligence service, Ken McCallum. In his annual speech on the various threats faced by the United Kingdom, McCallum, who is Director General of MI5, also said that the greatest concern about the misuse of artif…
MI5 chief lists Iran, Russia, AI and terrorists among threats to UK
LONDON, Oct 13 - MI5 spy chief Ken McCallum delivered his annual speech on Tuesday outlining his view of the threats to Britain, from hostile states such as Iran and Russia to the development of artificial intelligence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
