The 5 greatest threats to the UK revealed as Musk’s AI claims Nigel Farage is one

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star asked Musk’s AI tool what the five biggest threats to the UK are – and it named Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage as to blame for one amid the rise of the far-right

We asked Musk’s AI tool – Grok – what it thinks the five biggest threats to the UK are, and it named Islamist terrorism and cybersecurity as the top two. But it also warned about Elon Musk and the UK electorate’s seemingly increased support of Nigel Farage.

The chatbot outlined what it sees as the top five threats to the country, and detailed the entities or factors responsible for each, and it wasn’t exactly supportive of its creator Elon Musk.

Grok recently made headlines as it said that its billionaire creator Elon Musk has spread misinformation on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, and it didn’t shy away from criticising him again this time.

Terrorism (Islamist and Extreme Right-Wing)

The chatbot named terrorism as the number one risk to the UK, lumping together Islamist and extreme right-wing agents.

It said: “Terrorism remains a top national security risk, with Islamist extremism being the primary domestic threat, accounting for the majority of MI5’s caseload, alongside a growing concern from extreme right-wing terrorism.”

It said that the country has seen 9 declared terrorist attacks since 2018 and 39 late-stage disrupted attacks since 2017, with threats driven by self-radicalised individuals or small groups rather than larger, organised networks.

It blamed groups like ISIS and Al-Quaeda, but also highlighted extreme right-wing terrorism as a major terroristic threat – naming Musk’s favourites (or ex-favourites – we can’t keep up) Nigel Farage and Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – Tommy Robinson – as those fuelling the fire.

Ironically, the bot named its creator Elon Musk as an amplifier of “far-right narratives” via X.

Cybersecurity Threats and State-Backed Interference

The AI tool followed up with cybersecurity threats and state-backed interference as the second biggest threat to the United Kingdom

It said that ransomware, phishing and infrastructure disruptions pose a significant risk to the UK’s economy and critical systems. .

It named the 2021 Electoral Commission as a notable incident that threatened UK security, but highlighted China and Russia as the biggest enemies to the current security.

Grok claimed: “China is linked to cyberattacks like the Electoral Commission breach affecting 40 million people’s data, alongside espionage and economic coercion.”

It also blamed Russia for targeting British businesses and infrastructure as part of broader geopolitical strategies tied to the Ukraine conflict.

Interestingly, the bot also highlighted the dangers of AI exploitation – noting that cybercriminals could use it for sophisticated attacks like deepfakes and ransomware to exploit public and private sector vulnerabilities.

Geopolitical Instability and Conflict Spillover

Less directly the bot cited global conflicts as the third biggest threat to the UK, notably Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East in Gaza, Israel and Lebanon.

It said these conflicts threaten the country through “energy supply disruptions, refugee pressures, and potential military entanglement via NATO commitments.”

It named Russia, Iran and Proxies and China as “responsible parties”.

Claiming that Putin has the potential to disrupt global energy supplies like oil and gas, it also argued the country’s hybrid warfare tactics – like disinformation – are “destabilising” the country.

Worryingly, it also suggested the UK could be drawn into Middle Eastern conflicts by “proxy militias” like Houthis and Hezbollah and warned of Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities.

China also made the list through its claim over Taiwan, saying it could disrupt global trade routes and tech supply chains that are critical to the UK.

Climate Change and Environmental Degradation

According to Grok, the UK “faces immediate risks from climate-related events like flooding, droughts, and heatwaves, alongside long-term threats to food security and biodiversity.”

It mentioned that the State of Nature report notes that 1 in 6 is at risk of extinction in Great Britain, but that unmet targets like protecting 30% of the land and sea by 2030 exacerbate vulnerability.

Interestingly, it blamed the UK Government for its delays in environmental action – but cited the Tories’ recent rollback of net zero by 2050 commitments under Kemi Badenoch as a factor that hinders progress.

But it also said carbon-emitting nations like China, the USA and India are driving global warming and amplifying UK-specific impacts like severe weather and habitat loss.

It also noted that big industries resisting decarbonisation – like fossil fuel companies – are slowing the transition to sustainable practices.

Political Polarisation and Far-Right Populism

Despite Musk’s previous affinity for the UK’s right-wing figureheads like Farage and Yaxley-Lennon, Grok highlighted far-right populism as a significant threat to the UK.

It noted that Farage topped polls in February 2025 with 25% voter backing, which it said signals a shift toward far-right populism.

It said that last summer’s “racist riots and growing extremist sentiment” were stirred by public figures and economic discontent, and it said those responsible for threatening social cohesion and democratic stability were Farage and his party Reform UK.

Grok added: “The party’s anti-immigration, anti-net-zero stance and rapid growth (219,000+ members) capitalize on public disillusionment with Labour and Conservatives, amplifying far-right rhetoric.”

Alongside naming domestic actors like Patriotic Alternative and Britain First as risks to the UK, it deemed Elon Musk as a dangerous external influencer.

Its creator apparently exercises “ideological and potential financial support for far-right movements” and alledges that he manipulates X’s algorithms to boost extremist visibility.

Crucially, Musk’s AI seems to be nowhere near as sympathetic to the far-right as its creator and it called on the UK to respond with coordinated efforts to protect its security.

It finished: “The UK’s response hinges on coordinated efforts across government, intelligence agencies, and international allies, though domestic political will and resource allocation.”

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