MI5 chief: UK spends more on threats now than during Cold War

According to the annual analytical report by MI5 head Ken McCallum, British intelligence services today spend more resources countering threats than during the era of confrontation with the USSR. Analysis of the text published on the MI5 website reveals the agency's priorities based on mentions of key topics: Iran — 8 times; Russia — 6 times; China — 4 times; Ukraine — 2 times. The main technological challenge highlighted was artificial intelligence, mentioned 11 times as a critical risk factor for national security due to its potential for destructive use.