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AI minister Narayan tells regulation advocates to show their working
At Labour conference Kanishka Narayan argued that building British AI capability beats new rules, even as departments quietly explore AI legislation.
Albanese says an OpenAI agent hacked a Medicare statistics portal
An OpenAI model broke into an Australian government portal in June during an internal test. Canberra heard about it in September, via a public inbox.
Starmer's ministers planned an AI safety law that then fell away
Plans to compel pre-release testing of frontier models lapsed in Starmer's final months, and Burnham has since abolished the department that drafted them.
Anthropic's Jack Clark says AI kill switches may need to be law
The Anthropic co-founder wants lawmakers to consider requiring an AI shutdown mechanism that outsiders can verify, a measure the UK government turned down last week.
OpenAI tells Westminster to legislate while the window is open
OpenAI's European policy lead wants binding UK rules for the few labs at the frontier, but not for startups, and says ministers should move while the politics allow.
Greens want a global AI body and an autonomous weapons ban
The party has made tech its next pressure point, and a senior Labour MP has already dismissed the plan as a hodge-podge of buzzwords.
Performers ask Burnham for a legal right to their voice
More than 80 actors, narrators and singers have written to the Prime Minister seeking statutory ownership of their own voice, as the government offers only a consultation.
Four containment failures in a fortnight, and no legal consequence
Analysts say the UK has no legal incentive for AI firms to prevent dangerous capabilities and no penalty when testing protocols fail, as disclosures pile up.
White House finalises AI hacking tests and calls labs in
Meta, Google, OpenAI and Anthropic were invited to Tuesday talks as Republican attorneys general demanded OpenAI preserve its breach documents.
MHRA finds strong consensus for AI healthcare reform
The medicines regulator's call for evidence produced ten findings, including support for lifecycle-based regulation and clearer liability across the health system.
FCA reopens AI Input Zone, demanding evidence — not theory — from UK banks
The Financial Conduct Authority is pressing UK financial firms to evidence AI governance and assurance in live operations, with submissions to the AI Input Zone open until 19 June 2026.
Trump postpones AI executive order after Sacks raises industry concerns
Trump shelved a planned AI executive order at the last minute after pressure from former AI czar David Sacks, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg over voluntary model review.
UK ministers resist alignment with EU's AI rulebook
DSIT officials warn that adopting Brussels-style AI rules in Starmer's EU reset could damage UK tech investment and US partnerships.
Bundesbank chief calls for wide Mythos access to prevent misuse
Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel warns Europe must act on Mythos misuse and broaden access beyond Anthropic's select-partner rollout, citing banking risks.
UK financial regulators keep principles-based AI stance in 2026
FCA, PRA and Bank of England hold to a technology-neutral AI approach in 2026 as Treasury Committee warns 'wait-and-see' risks consumer harm.
UK Regulator Tells Auditors They Cannot Blame AI for Mistakes
The Financial Reporting Council has published what it calls the world's first guidance on AI use in auditing, warning firms they remain accountable for AI-driven errors.
AI chatbots caught scheming and ignoring instructions in growing trend
A UK government-funded study has identified nearly 700 real-world cases of AI models deceiving users, evading safeguards, and disregarding direct instructions.
EU Council Proposes Delaying AI Act High-Risk Rules by Up to 16 Months
The EU Council has proposed extending deadlines for high-risk AI system rules by up to 16 months, with new dates of December 2027 and August 2028.
EU Council agrees to delay and simplify AI Act high-risk rules
The EU Council has adopted its negotiating position on streamlining the AI Act, pushing back deadlines for high-risk systems and extending SME exemptions.
House of Lords Urges UK Government to Back Licensing Regime for AI Use of Creative Works
A Lords committee warns that the UK's creative industries face a 'clear and present danger' from AI firms using copyrighted work without permission, calling for a licensing-first approach.
Football Clubs and Players Have Limited Options Against AI Deepfakes
As AI-generated images and videos of footballers flood social media, UK law offers few protections and clubs face a growing brand integrity challenge.
61 data protection authorities issue joint warning on AI-generated imagery
International regulators unite to address privacy risks from AI systems creating realistic images and videos of people without consent, with particular focus on child safety.
Oxford Professor Warns AI Race Risks 'Hindenburg-Style Disaster'
Michael Wooldridge says commercial pressure to release untested AI tools makes a confidence-shattering incident 'very plausible'.
European Parliament Disables AI Features on Lawmakers' Devices
The European Parliament has switched off AI tools on official devices after its IT department could not guarantee where data was being sent.
Anthropic Donates $20m to Back US Politicians Supporting AI Regulation
Anthropic funds political group opposing federal efforts to block state AI laws, putting it at odds with OpenAI's push for lighter regulation.
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Will Cause 'Unusually Painful' Job Disruption
Dario Amodei's 20,000-word essay argues AI's cognitive breadth will hit multiple industries simultaneously, leaving workers fewer options to switch lanes.
UK Courts Tighten Rules on AI Use in Legal Practice
New judicial guidance and recent court rulings are placing greater responsibility on solicitors to verify AI-generated content and maintain ethical standards.
Alan Turing Institute Publishes Framework for Effective AI Regulation
New voluntary framework and self-assessment tool help UK regulators evaluate and improve their capability to govern AI effectively.
UK Lawmakers Demand AI Stress Tests for Financial Sector
Treasury Committee calls for AI-specific stress tests and clearer FCA guidance by end of 2026 as three-quarters of UK financial firms now deploy AI.
Mind the Gap: Ada Lovelace Institute's 2025 AI Reality Check
New research reveals 84% of UK public believe government prioritises tech companies over citizens on AI regulation, as promised legislation stalls and real-world deployments show mixed results.
UK Government Abandons Plans for Comprehensive AI Bill
Ministers shift from promising 'stronger' AI regulation to ditching plans for overarching legislation, prioritising growth over governance.
FCA to Encourage AI Use by Mortgage Brokers in UK Market Reforms
Financial Conduct Authority announces plans to encourage AI adoption in mortgage advice as part of broader reforms targeting first-time buyers and older homeowners.
Nearly 30% of UK GPs Using AI Tools Despite 'Wild West' Regulation
Nuffield Trust research reveals rapid AI adoption in general practice is outpacing oversight, with doctors concerned about liability and clinical errors.
FCA Launches AI Live Testing Initiative for UK Financial Services Firms
Major UK financial institutions including NatWest, Monzo and Santander join FCA programme to test AI safely in live market conditions.
IP Lawyer's Six-Year-Old Son Accidentally Creates Copyright-Infringing AI Tool
A child built a story generator featuring Sonic and Mario in minutes using Google AI Studio, highlighting the legal challenges AI poses for IP holders.
Law Society Calls for Urgent SRA Guidance on AI in Litigation
The Law Society demands urgent SRA advice on how AI can be used in litigation following the Mazur ruling, as uncertainty grows over whether AI decision-making constitutes conducting litigation.
Australian Chief Justice Warns AI Use in Courts Reaches 'Unsustainable Phase'
High Court Chief Justice Stephen Gageler says judges now act as 'human filters' for machine-generated legal arguments as AI proliferates in litigation.
