The UK plans to invest £100M to create the AI Biosecurity Lab to boost defenses against biological threats, supported by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind (Liv McMahon/BBC)

The UK plans to invest £100M to establish a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL). This initiative aims to boost defenses against emerging biological threats. The lab will be supported by major AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, strengthening the UK's capabilities in biosecurity.

This £100M investment marks the UK's first national AI Biosecurity Lab, unlike previous smaller-scale initiatives, with direct support from leading AI developers.