UK ministers seek powers to investigate when AI agents are let off the leash

The UK government is proposing the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which would grant authorities the power to inspect, search, and seize automated systems when operators lose control of them. This legislative push aims to establish regulatory oversight for AI agents, ensuring that businesses remain accountable if their autonomous software malfunctions or poses security risks. The move reflects a growing effort by officials to mitigate the potential dangers associated with increasingly independent AI deployments.