UK minister pledges to follow AI experts' warnings amid global safety debate

At the annual TUC gathering in Brighton, First Secretary Louise Haigh announced that the British government will take seriously the cautions raised by AI researchers and work with global partners to address potential hazards. She highlighted AI's capacity to improve public services, boost enterprises and drive scientific breakthroughs, but warned that ministers must act on expert advice. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds added that the UK remains a leader in AI safety, urging a balanced approach without either complacency or alarm.

He noted that much cutting-edge AI development comes from the United States and China. The Commons Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee has scheduled the AI Security Institute to testify in Parliament on October 13. In contrast, US President Donald Trump dismissed AI risk warnings as a hoax, insisting only a strong president is needed as a safeguard.