UK MP Susan Murray backs binding AI extinction risk regulation

UK Member of Parliament Susan Murray has endorsed ControlAI.com’s campaign for binding regulation on powerful artificial intelligence systems, bringing the total number of supporting parliamentarians to over 180. The advocacy group states these lawmakers recognize superintelligent AI as a potential human extinction risk requiring statutory intervention. Murray’s endorsement adds to a growing cross-party coalition pushing for legal frameworks specifically targeting advanced AI capabilities beyond current voluntary safety commitments. ControlAI.com advocates for mandatory safeguards rather than industry self-regulation, arguing existing governance is insufficient for frontier models. The campaign distinguishes itself by framing AI regulation through an existential safety lens typically reserved for nuclear or biosecurity policy. This parliamentary backing emerges as the UK government continues developing its AI Safety Institute and considering updates to national AI strategy. No specific legislative bill has been formally introduced yet, but the signatory list demonstrates significant backbench support for stricter regulatory approaches.