General · 15 September 2026

UK will heed AI risks, First Secretary Louise Haigh says

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Louise Haigh, the First Secretary, is set to announce on Tuesday that the government intends to consult AI specialists regarding the technology's possible dangers. She is due to recognise AI's capacity to revolutionise public services and stimulate business expansion during the TUC's annual congress in Brighton. This stance differs from that of US President Donald Trump, who has rejected AI concerns as a "hoax."

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 September 2026 at 7:27

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