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The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures as is the fear of falling behind the public


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2026-10-17 11:36:08
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Westminster appears to be waking up to warnings over AI safety, with concerns over its use by extremist groups and bad actors

“I have this sense that, within a few months, AI is going to be all anyone is talking about,” said one cabinet minister, with an ominous stare.

It was Labour conference, with everyone from ministers to activists jubilant at Andy Burnham’s takeover and a bounce in the polls after the change of leader.

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The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/17/artificial-intelligence-ai-labour-government-safety-uk-extremism

Westminster appears to be waking up to warnings over AI safety, with concerns over its use by extremist groups and bad actors

“I have this sense that, within a few months, AI is going to be all anyone is talking about,” said one cabinet minister, with an ominous stare.

It was Labour conference, with everyone from ministers to activists jubilant at Andy Burnham’s takeover and a bounce in the polls after the change of leader.

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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:33:20 GMT
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/17/artificial-intelligence-ai-labour-government-safety-uk-extremism

Photograph: MASTER/Getty Images


Photograph: MASTER/Getty Images


Photograph: MASTER/Getty Images

Rowena Mason and Dan Milmo
2026-10-17T11:33:20Z

Source: Guardian
Source Link: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/17/artificial-intelligence-ai-labour-government-safety-uk-extremism


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