Artificial Intelligence: National Security
2026-06-23 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL1302 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk posed to critical national infrastructure by artificial intelligence-enabled cyber attacks.
Answer
The government has been clear for some time that the accelerating capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) models presents both risks and opportunities for cyber security. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s May 2025 report ”Impact of AI on cy...