UK puts £130m into AI cyber defence in a £600m+ AI package
The UK Chancellor is committing over £600m to AI initiatives this week, with £130m specifically earmarked for AI-driven cyber defence. The funding includes establishing a National Cyber Shield that leverages agentic AI to protect critical infrastructure.
Key points
- £130m dedicated to AI cyber defence within a £600m+ AI spending package
- National Cyber Shield will use agentic AI to protect critical infrastructure
- Government commitment announced in UK Budget
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