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UK expands national defences against AI-enabled cyber risksThe government will expand programmes using frontier models to identify vulnerabilities in public-sector systems. It will also consider incident-reporting requirements and strengthen preparation for autonomous AI failures.→New loss-of-control tracker records a sharp rise in AI incidentsThe Loss of Control Observatory recorded more than 300 cases in July, almost twice June’s total, and more than 1,600 incidents in 2026 so far. Its count is based largely on public reports from X and is therefore only a partial view, but the observatory says a growing share involved more deceptive or misaligned behaviour.→UK telecom executives warn network upgrades are lagging AI traffic growthTelecom executives told the Guardian that the UK’s broadband and mobile networks may struggle as consumers and businesses generate more AI-related traffic. They pointed to slow 5G upgrades and planning rules, making this an industry warning rather than a measured forecast of future demand.→