• Ofcom's strategic approach to AI

    From Richmond@dnomhcir@gmx.com to uk.telecom on Fri Jun 5 12:12:58 2026
    From Newsgroup: uk.telecom

    Things might start to accelerate now. It is only a matter of time I
    think before AI is used to hack into the lovely new VOIP network. But
    perhaps the whole internet will be wobbling by then.

    https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/annual-reports-and-plans/ofcoms-strategic-approach-to-ai

    "Mitigating risks

    While both industry and consumers benefit from AI deployment, the risks
    created or exacerbated by AI primarily flow to the consumer. [Of course,
    same with the costs]

    At Ofcom, werCOre proactively monitoring and evaluating emerging
    harms. Where intervention is required, werCOre taking swift and decisive action.

    We coordinated with AISI and the National Cyber Security Centre
    (NCSC) to update stakeholders on frontier AIrCOs cybersecurity
    implications after AnthropicrCOs preview of Claude Mythos caused
    widespread concern, and launched a formal investigation into XrCOs Grok chatbot.

    We are also working closely with the Government to prepare for increased regulatory responsibilities relevant to AI, including any introduced by
    both new legislation and changes to existing legislation. "
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