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Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, has emphasized the need for coordinated international efforts to address mounting artificial intelligence risks. Speaking ahead of remarks to financial leaders at the Mansion House dinner in London, Bailey stressed that governments worldwide must collaborate to prevent malicious actors from accessing potent AI systems that could destabilize critical infrastructure.
Bailey’s intervention follows actions by the Trump administration that restricted access to advanced AI models developed by Anthropic, including Claude Mythos, which security experts have identified as potentially threatening to cyber defenses. Although the temporary ban was subsequently lifted, Bailey cautioned that unilateral approaches prove insufficient. He highlighted that the United States, despite its technological capabilities, operates within highly interconnected global systems and cannot independently shield itself from evolving cyber threats without assistance from international partners.
The Bank of England governor advocated for strengthened coordinated testing protocols to verify the safety of AI models before deployment. In his formal address to City business leaders, Bailey underscored that no individual nation can isolate itself from the cross-border characteristics of modern digital infrastructure.
Bailey’s remarks on AI governance coincided with Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering what is likely her final major speech at the Mansion House. Reeves defended her economic stewardship while warning her successor to maintain the fiscal foundation she has established. She cited improvements in borrowing levels, investment, productivity, wages, and healthcare waiting times achieved during her tenure.
The chancellor also cautioned that geopolitical instability continues to pose economic risks to the UK, referencing recent tensions in the Middle East following deterioration in US-Iran relations. Reeves noted that the incoming administration would need to navigate ongoing volatility while managing fiscal constraints and defense spending obligations.