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UK intelligence chiefs warned the Cabinet that artificial intelligence poses a critical national security threat, with MI5 director Ken McCallum identifying AI as the most pressing issue during a September 8 briefing. The briefing highlighted that hostile nations such as Russia and Iran, along with terrorist groups, may weaponize AI to destabilize the country. A government testing session this summer found 407 vulnerabilities across nine government bodies, including one critical flaw, for £13,000, prompting comparisons to the 2008 financial crash and criticism of senior officials' outdated approach.
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- SOURCE@benrileysmith“An 'hackathon' session using the strongest AI models held in the summer revealed 407 vulnerabilities in nine government bodies, one 'critical'”x.com
- SUPPORT@shaneharris“One cabinet minister likened the moment to the early stages of the Covid pandemic and the 2008 financial crisis, when warning lights were flashing but minimal action was taken”x.com
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