UK keeps AI safeguards in the maybe pile for Cyber Security BIll

The article, dated 15 October 2026 and headlined 'UK keeps AI safeguards in the maybe pile for Cyber Security BIll,' says Alexandra Jones, a UK director general covering AI and emerging technologies policy, gave evidence to MPs. According to the excerpt, she said the government was 'looking at' introducing amendments to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

The excerpt also states that Jones said the government was 'developing the policy to look at whether we use the Cyber Bill to do that.' The article describes the UK's approach to AI regulation as decentralized and sector-specific. The excerpt does not say which sectoral regulators are involved in that approach, name the amendments, set out a timetable, or identify which department or regulator would be responsible for the safeguards if they were added.

The headline characterises the safeguards as being kept in the 'maybe pile,' indicating that no decision on the Bill's AI provisions has been reached. The excerpt does not include comment from other officials, MPs, industry bodies, or the Bill's sponsors.