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AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached

AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
BBC Technology Monday 12 October 2026, 12:11 UTC 1 min read
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Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.

Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
AI (ORG) UK (LOCATION) Kanishka Narayan (PERSON)
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