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UK AI institute warns against dependence on foreign systems

Alan Turing Institute head George Williamson said AI used in critical services should be inspectable and controllable, citing recent US restrictions on Anthropic models.

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The head of the Alan Turing Institute, George Williamson, said the UK should avoid becoming dependent on foreign AI systems that could be restricted or switched off at short notice.

Williamson described “national resilience” as a key focus, arguing that the UK needs a stronger domestic position in AI amid US and China leadership in the field.

He warned that as AI becomes embedded in critical services, including defence, national security, critical infrastructure and healthcare, the UK should not rely solely on systems it cannot inspect or control.

The article also notes that in June, Washington temporarily blocked the release outside the US of Anthropic’s latest models, and has reportedly asked leading AI labs to withhold their models from being tested by the UK’s AI Security Institute until they are examined by the US counterpart.

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