AI Minister Kanishka Narayan has warned that Britain cannot rely on tech giants to police their own AI systems. The government is preparing new measures to protect national security and businesses from increasingly powerful artificial intelligence.
In his first major intervention since joining the cabinet, Mr Narayan will argue that companies developing advanced AI models must do more to identify risks, report incidents, and strengthen safeguards. He will also announce further steps to bolster Britain’s cyber defences and advocate for the UK to develop more of its own AI technology.
These remarks follow warnings from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who called for more rigorous testing of advanced AI models. Last month, First Secretary of State Louise Haigh also warned of "huge risks" to national security and society without adequate safeguards.
Mr Narayan is expected to argue that protecting the UK requires closer cooperation between regulators, researchers, and industry, rather than relying solely on government or technology companies. The government also plans to make AI safety a central focus of Britain’s G20 presidency next year.