GCHQ has developed plans for a new national AI cyber shield, thought to be the first of its kind in the world.The system, which is hoped to be running within five years, will use AI agents to detect and flag threats to critical national infrastructure, airlines, telecoms firms and other major companies.The plans were revealed by the director of GCHQ in the spy agency's inaugural annual lecture held at Bletchley Park.

GCHQ has developed plans for a new national AI cyber shield, thought to be the first of its kind in the world.The system, which is hoped to be running within five years, will use AI agents to detect and flag threats to critical national infrastructure, airlines, telecoms firms and other major companies.The plans were revealed by the director of GCHQ in the spy agency's inaugural annual lecture held at Bletchley Park.