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AI minister Kanishka Narayan warns a breach of UK cyber defences is 'likely, if not inevitable'

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First reported on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT by The Guardian·Latest article on Monday 12 October 2026 at 09:20 EDT

Summary

AI minister Kanishka Narayan warned that a breach of the UK's cyber defences by AI was 'likely, if not inevitable' and said developers must 'build machines that leave us human beings in charge', the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Monday 12 October. Speaking at a press conference in London, Kanishka Narayan warned that AI agents could breach the UK's cyber defences, according to Metro UK, and said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks, BBC News reported. The government warned that Britain cannot rely on tech giants to police their own AI systems, as ministers prepare new measures to protect businesses and national security, City A.M. reported, and The Guardian said the UK was to strengthen its cyber defences as the minister called for AI firms to increase safety efforts.

Latest: AI minister Kanishka Narayan warned that a breach of the UK's cyber defences by AI was 'likely, if not inevitable' and said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 12 October

    AI minister Kanishka Narayan warned that a breach of the UK's cyber defences by AI was 'likely, if not inevitable' and said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

  2. Sunday 11 October