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UK government expands AI cyber pilots and explores incident reporting

The UK government said it is extending pilots that use AI to find cyber vulnerabilities and preparing for incidents involving autonomous agents. It will explore stronger AI-related protections and near-miss reporting within its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill work. These reporting ideas are being considered in the UK; they are not adopted or effective obligations. The claim that pilots addressed over 1,000 vulnerabilities is the government’s own.

Primary source · UK Cabinet Office · October 12, 2026

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