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UK funds £100m AI biosecurity lab with OpenAI and Anthropic

Source: The Next WebAlina Maria StanOctober 24, 2026
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The UK government is investing £100m in a new AI Biosecurity Lab billed as the world's first dedicated AI biosecurity organization. OpenAI and Anthropic are contributing up to £200m combined. The lab will use advanced AI systems to identify and respond to biological threats, representing a significant policy and industry collaboration on AI safety applications.

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  • UK invests £100m in new AI Biosecurity Lab
  • OpenAI and Anthropic contribute up to £200m
  • Designed to detect and respond to biological threats

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