UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as “an honest broker” on artificial intelligence and other global challenges, the prime minister told world leaders at the United Nations, according to BBC Politics. The report says Burnham also outlined plans for the UK to fight Russian disinformation and promote new global standards for AI.

Prime Minister Burnham told world leaders at the United Nations that the UK could act as “an honest broker” on artificial intelligence and other global challenges, according to BBC Politics.
Burnham also said the UK would fight Russian disinformation and push for new global standards on AI.
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