Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 5 March 2026.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems across government.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve transparency on departmental responsibility for AI risk.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to publish an AI Security Strategy.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what role the AI Security Institute plays in national security preparedness for advanced AI systems.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what role the AI Safety Institute plays in national security preparedness for advanced AI systems.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what emergency powers the Government holds to direct private AI developers during a national security incident involving advanced AI systems.
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent, Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what protocols are in place to help ensure rapid information-sharing with AI companies during a national AI emergency.
Kanishka Narayan
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
This government is taking a long‑term, science‑led approach to understanding and preparing for emerging AI risks, including the possibility of very rapid progress with transformative impacts on society and national security.
Through close collaboration with industry and international allies, the government has deepened its understanding of risks, improved AI model security, and built UK resilience against threats.
The Government’s National Security Strategy sets out our intent to build the UK national security agenda for AI and other frontier technologies. This agenda will support the development of the UK's AI-enabled defence and security capabilities.
This is complimented by the work of the AI Security Institute (AISI), which focuses on emerging AI risks with serious security implications, including cyber misuse, chemical or biological risks, and autonomous AI capabilities.
The Government will remain vigilant and prepare for new AI risks, including rapid advancements that could affect society and national security.
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