en.Wedoany.com Reported - British Telecom (BT) has joined US carrier Verizon as one of the first telecom operators to publicly announce participation in Anthropic's "Project Glasswing" cybersecurity initiative. The program has invited 150 critical service and infrastructure organizations from over 15 countries to conduct adversarial testing with Claude, identifying and patching vulnerabilities in their defenses.
Jon James, CEO of BT Business, stated that artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, and businesses need reliable partners to help them stay ahead. By joining Project Glasswing, BT will strengthen its security capabilities to protect its network, customers, and the entire UK. BT blocks approximately 4 million cyberattacks on its network daily, underscoring the importance of staying one step ahead of hackers.
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) simultaneously announced a £200 million plan to accelerate AI adoption across the economy. Of this, £100 million will expand the "BridgeAI" program, which promotes knowledge sharing between AI developers and end users to lower adoption barriers. Another £53 million will be invested in new adoption initiatives, including expanding the "Tech Town" project to help towns attract tech company investment. Additionally, £4 million in scholarships will sponsor 50 industry internships, along with £5 million per "AI Growth Zone" for local community programs. The government will also establish "AI Advisory Growth Labs" for businesses to trial AI in work environments, and an "AI Economics Institute" chaired by Nobel laureate Simon Johnson to track AI's impact on employment and growth.
Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI have agreed to collaborate with the UK government to support responsible AI development. Over 30 companies, including BT, Rolls Royce, Accenture, and EDF, have agreed to share their data and insights on AI usage. Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated that AI has the potential to improve lives, but only if everyone can participate. The government is working with businesses, unions, and workers to ensure AI benefits everyone in the UK by providing skills training, creating opportunities for young people, and supporting technology adoption across all types of businesses. The government will also establish various training programs to help young people adapt to the post-AI job market, and launch awards to recognize companies that adopt and adapt AI to create new job opportunities.
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