United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 114736
Artificial Intelligence: National Security
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20 February 2026
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5 March 2026 · Answer
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Artificial intelligence
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5 March 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what emergency powers the Government holds to direct private AI developers during a national security incident involving advanced AI systems.
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20 February 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what emergency powers the Government holds to direct private AI developers during a national security incident involving advanced AI systems.
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5 March 2026
Answer
This government is taking a long‑term, science‑led approach to understanding and preparing for emerging AI risks, including the possibility of very rapid progress with transformative impacts on society and national security.Through close collaboration wit...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-20/114736
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1883381
- uk · wq-1883381 · source updated 5 March 2026