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Communities in Wales, Devon, Fife and Leeds are pushing back against rapid data centre expansion, with the government's proposed "covenant" of protective measures drawing criticism for being non-binding. Critics argue the plans give AI firms a "golden ticket" to expand at pace while offering local residents no meaningful guarantees. New funding has been announced for the AI Security Institute and Sovereign AI Unit alongside the accelerated grid access plans.
US President Donald Trump has named his national intelligence director to head a newly formed AI taskforce, as concerns grow about national security risks posed by advanced AI systems. The move signals a significant shift towards treating AI as a strategic defence priority at the highest levels of the US government.
The UK government has announced a suite of measures designed to strengthen national defences against the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems. The announcement signals a significant escalation in the government's approach to AI safety at a national level. Details are outlined in full on the official gov.uk page.
