AI cyberattack in the UK is 'extremely likely', minister warns
UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan warned that artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks targeting the public and private sectors are "extremely likely."
The United Kingdom faces an "extremely likely" threat of artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks targeting both public and private sectors, according to AI Minister Kanishka Narayan.
Speaking at an event in London, Narayan highlighted immediate vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, noting that AI-enabled cyber threats are an active issue requiring urgent attention. Beyond digital intrusions, the minister raised broader concerns regarding sophisticated future risks, including AI-assisted biochemical threats and the potential loss of control over advanced autonomous systems.
The warning underscores growing apprehension among UK officials over the speed at which artificial intelligence technologies are being adopted and potentially exploited by hostile actors.
Sources: Bloomberg