UK Lib Dem MP backs binding AI regulation over extinction risk

Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller has endorsed a campaign for binding regulation on powerful artificial intelligence systems, citing risks of human extinction from superintelligence. Miller joins over 180 UK parliamentarians who have signed a statement recognizing these existential threats, according to advocacy group ControlAI.com. The endorsement marks significant cross-party alignment within Westminster regarding the need for statutory safeguards beyond voluntary industry commitments. While the UK government currently favors a pro-innovation regulatory approach, this growing parliamentary coalition suggests increasing legislative pressure for stricter controls on frontier models. The campaign specifically targets systems capable of autonomous decision-making that could pose catastrophic risks. This development follows ongoing debates about whether existing safety frameworks adequately address long-term AI dangers. No specific legislative text has been proposed yet by the signatories.