UK ministers seek powers to investigate runaway AI agents
An amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill would let ministers regulate the deployment and reporting of AI agents in certain organisations.
By GennnAi··1 min read
Cyber Security and Resilience BillGouvernement britanniquePinsent MasonsAgents IARégulationSécuritéFlash
The text creates no direct duties; later regulations would set them. According to Stuart Davey of Pinsent Masons, the powers could include appointing inspectors and entering and searching premises. Gas and electricity suppliers, managed service providers and cloud providers could be affected. The government also mentions evidence preservation and post-incident reviews. The government plans a consultation; the measure remains a proposal that must still pass through Parliament.
Source: The Register, published on November 6, 2026.