Britain must act now on AI, reckons UK government

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has warned that Britain must take immediate action on artificial intelligence, citing risks to national security and economic competitiveness. She argued that countries which fail to engage with AI development could lose control over their security and economic future.

Kendall's remarks come amid growing government focus on AI regulation and infrastructure.

The warning draws attention to the concentration of AI resources in a small number of private corporations, raising questions about national sovereignty and access. Kendall's call to action signals that the UK government is considering further intervention, potentially including investment in domestic compute capacity or regulation of foreign-controlled AI infrastructure. No specific policy proposals were announced alongside the warning.