Tuesday 15 September 2026 11:01 am  |  Updated:  Tuesday 15 September 2026 11:02 am Jonathan Reynolds sought to temper the increasingly stark warnings The UK government has left the door open to tougher AI regulation after the companies building the world’s most powerful models called for slower development, fearing safety has fallen behind.City AM understands ministers believe AI is already covered by laws spanning data protection, competition, product safety and online safety, but accept those rules may no longer be sufficient as models become more capable.Their position just stops short of committing to new legislation but marks a potentially significant shift…