Up to £200,000 for each supporting project offered.
A UK Government programme will provide researchers with up to £200,000 for each supporting project that investigates the societal risks associated with AI, including deepfakes, misinformation, and cyber-attacks.
Named the AI Safety Institute Systemic Safety Grants Programme, the project has £8.5 million in funding and hopes to increase the public’s confidence in AI technology.
According to media reports, the programme is designed to tackle the challenges set by AI, ensure that AI is used safely and responsibly, and have the potential to drive economic growth and improve public services.
The first phase of the project launched on October 15th, and will support around 20 research projects. Proposals will be accepted up until November 26, and successful applicants are expected to be announced in January 2025.
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
