Labour figures raise concerns over AI safety and extremism

Summary

Senior Labour figures are concerned about AI’s power and its potential use by extremist groups and other bad actors, The Guardian reports. At the Labour conference, one cabinet minister said they expected AI to soon become a major topic of public discussion, as Westminster appeared to be waking up to warnings about AI safety.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 11:33 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that senior Labour figures are concerned about AI safety and its potential use by extremist groups and other bad actors.