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UK’s AI Safety Institute renamed to reflect new focus

The UK’s AI Safety Institute has been renamed the AI Security Institute to emphasize a focus on AI-associated risks, as announced by UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, at the Munich Security Conference.
The renamed institute will focus on risks associated with AI, partnering with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to evaluate potential threats.
The institute will target AI-related threats such as fraud, cyberattacks, and child exploitation using AI tools, in collaboration with the Home Office.
The changes aim to enhance public safety while driving economic growth through responsible AI development, according to statements from UK officials.

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Silicon Republic

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