October 13, 2026

MI5 Chief Warns of Escalating AI Threats and State Aggression

Sir Ken McCallum warns that terrorists could exploit AI for creating new bioweapons and drone attacks.
MI5 is dedicating more resources to counter threats from Iran and Russia, likening the current security climate to post-9/11.
The agency has seen a significant increase in state threat cases, with over 50 arrests linked to Iran in the past year.
McCallum emphasizes the need for a collective societal response to the evolving threats posed by both state and non-state actors.

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