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UK opens AI Biosecurity Lab backed by £100M and up to £200M from OpenAI and Anthropic

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The UK Cabinet Office announced the AI Biosecurity Lab on 24 October 2026 with £100M of public funding and up to £200M in credits from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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The UK Cabinet Office announced the AI Biosecurity Lab on 24 October 2026, calling it the world's first dedicated AI biosecurity organisation. The government is putting in £100 million. OpenAI commits £100 million in compute and model credits, and Anthropic up to £100 million in model credits, both with trusted model access. Google DeepMind and Basecamp Research join as research partners. The lab will focus first on early detection of biological threats and faster vaccines and treatments.

The UK Cabinet Office announced the AI Biosecurity Lab on 24 October 2026, calling it the world's first dedicated AI biosecurity organisation. The government is putting in £100 million. OpenAI commits £100 million in compute and model credits, and Anthropic up to £100 million in model credits, both with trusted model access. Google DeepMind and Basecamp Research join as research partners. The lab will focus first on early detection of biological threats and faster vaccines and treatments.

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