The UK risks falling behind on AI safety as political priorities shift away from regulating the technology. Once active plans under Keir Starmer for mandatory AI safety testing have stalled amid budget and cost-of-living crises. Experts warn that ignoring existential AI threats is dangerous, especially as industry insiders sound alarms — one researcher even quit over fears AI could wipe out humanity within a decade. King Charles has urged tech leaders to prioritize humanity, yet a major AI tool launched without UK safety review has sparked outrage. With global tech giants dominating, the UK can’t act alone — but now may be the critical window to push for international cooperation and enforce stricter rules before it’s too late.
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This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/18/a-critical-moment-concern-uk-is-not-up-to-speed-in-acting-on-ai-risks
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