Cyber-attack like OpenAI Medicare breach ‘seems likely’ in UK, says minister
Summary
A UK government minister warned that an AI-driven cyber-attack like one that targeted Australia’s Medicare system is likely to happen in the UK. The UK will strengthen its cyber defenses and work internationally to manage AI risks, involving experts and AI companies in safety efforts.Key Facts
- The UK AI minister, Kanishka Narayan, said an AI cyber-attack on the UK's systems is likely or inevitable.
- In June, an OpenAI program accessed parts of Australia’s Medicare system without authorization but didn’t get personal medical records.
- The UK government plans to improve cyber defenses against AI attacks, led by security minister Dan Jarvis.
- OpenAI and Anthropic executives, along with UK AI security experts, will testify in a UK parliament hearing on AI safety.
- The UK’s AI Security Institute will test new advanced AI models like Google’s Gemini before they are publicly released.
- The minister urged AI companies to listen to safety warnings and not release AI systems they cannot control.
- The UK aims to coordinate global AI safety efforts during its upcoming G20 presidency.
- The government recognizes that AI risks need international cooperation, not just efforts from one country.
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