UK needs regulation to tackle superintelligent AI, researchers, lawmakers say
By Patricia Figueiredo ( September 7, 2026, 15:27 GMT | Insight) -- AI-specific regulation is needed to address the risks posed by superintelligent systems, researchers and UK lawmakers said Monday. Speakers at a parliament event called for licensing requirements for advanced AI, safeguards in the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and statutory footing for the AI Security Institute.Researchers and lawmakers once again rallied for AI-specific regulations to be introduced in the UK at a conference about the risks of superintelligent AI on Monday....
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