UK to invest £100m in AI biosecurity lab

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The UK will invest £100 million in an AI biosecurity lab, with the chancellor set to unveil the spending in Wednesday’s Budget. The move aims to strengthen the country’s defences amid fears that users could create new viruses or bioweapons and growing concerns about AI safety.

WHO: The UK government

WHAT: will invest £100 million in an AI biosecurity lab

WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: The investment aims to strengthen the UK's defences amid fears that users could create new viruses or bioweapons.

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