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Thursday, October 22, 2026

AI Used to Discover Hundreds of Vulnerabilities in UK Government Systems

AI Minister Kanishka Narayan reported that artificial intelligence has identified a significant number of security flaws within government networks.

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AI Used to Discover Hundreds of Vulnerabilities in UK Government Systems

Artificial intelligence has been instrumental in discovering hundreds of new vulnerabilities within government systems, according to AI Minister Kanishka Narayan. These findings come as organizations globally grapple with critical cybersecurity flaws that could impact millions of websites.

Narayan shared the information with the BBC prior to the public disclosure of a recent, significant cybersecurity flaw. The proactive use of AI in identifying these weaknesses highlights a growing reliance on advanced technology to secure digital infrastructure. The minister's statement underscores the ongoing efforts to bolster the security of government networks against potential cyber threats.


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