The UK government wants to invest £100 million in a ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab — OpenAI and Anthropic to supply £200 million in credits to help safeguard national security

The UK government announced a £100 million AI biosecurity laboratory as part of a broader funding package for technology-related security and research. OpenAI and Anthropic are to provide up to £200 million in AI model credits.

• The laboratory is intended to use AI to detect and monitor biological threats; Google DeepMind and Basecamp Research are also supporting the initiative.· 1 source
• The £165 million National AI Biosecurity Initiative includes £65 million for biological surveillance, treatments, and other countermeasures against dangerous pathogens.· 1 source
• The announced package also includes £120 million for the UK AI Security Institute and £130 million for cybersecurity measures.· 1 source