MI5 Director General Reports Increased State-Sponsored Threat Levels
MI5 now manages more state-sponsored threats than during the Cold War, Director General Sir Ken McCallum stated. He identified Russia, Iran, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities as contributors to this increased risk.
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LONDON – Sir Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, reported a significant increase in state-sponsored threats facing Britain. He stated that the agency currently handles more of these threats than at any point during the Cold War period.
McCallum identified Russia and Iran as two states actively contributing to this heightened threat landscape. He also named emerging artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as a factor increasing the risks to British security.
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