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General · 10 September 2026

PM Andy Burnham says AI poses national security risks

PM Andy Burnham says AI poses national security risks

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged that AI presents national security risks, but also noted its potential to offer solutions for keeping the country safer. His comments follow a warning from Evan Hubinger, an Anthropic safety researcher. Hubinger believes there's over a 10% chance AI could end humanity within 10 years.

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