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

Politics The Guardian By Rowena Mason and Dan Milmo 17 Oct 2026 11:33 1 min read
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’

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. Continue reading...

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