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The latest Sir Ken McCallum news, : MI5 head warns AI could change the stakes on biological weapons.

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    MI5 head warns AI could change the stakes on biological weapons

    Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK intelligence service MI5, warned during his annual threat update that AI could change the stakes for both existing and new biological weapons. In response to the warning, Guardian…

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    The Guardian AI
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    MI5 warns AI may alter bioweapons development stakes

    Sir Ken McCallum, head of the UK’s MI5, said AI could shift the potential risks of bioweapons in his annual threat assessment. Experts cited by The Guardian suggest AI could assist terrorists and nation-states in…

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    The Guardian AI

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As of 20 October 2026: MI5 head warns AI could change the stakes on biological weapons. Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK intelligence service MI5, warned during his annual threat update that AI could change the stakes for both existing and new biological weapons.