The head of the Alan Turing Institute has warned that the UK risks over-reliance on foreign artificial intelligence systems, which could be abruptly cut off, and has emphasized the need to strengthen domestic AI capabilities. With the US and China dominating global AI development, the institute is prioritizing "national resilience" to ensure the country maintains greater control over critical technology. Concerns have been raised about potential vulnerabilities if the UK depends too heavily on external AI infrastructure. The push comes as part of efforts to secure long-term technological independence and reduce strategic risks.
George Williamson says ‘national resilience’ is key focus of ATI amid US and China’s runaway leadership in fieldThe UK must not become dependent on foreign AI systems that can be switched off at short notice and must develop its own versions of the technology, according to the head of the Alan Turing Institute.The country needs a stronger domestic position in AI in response to the US and China’s runaway leadership in the field, with “national resilience” a key focus for ATI said George Williamson. Continue reading...
