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Burnham Tells UN Russia Uses AI-Boosted Disinformation, Unveils UK Defence Centre

UK PM Andy Burnham used his first major UN speech to accuse Russia of an AI-enhanced disinformation campaign and announce a new National Centre for Information Defence.

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What to know

  • Burnham's speech marks the UK's first major UN address under his premiership, tying AI risk directly to Russian information warfare.
  • The new National Centre for Information Defence will combine intelligence agencies, government departments, law enforcement and social media companies to counter hostile-state disinformation.
  • Burnham is positioning the UK to lead international AI safety standard-setting, leveraging its AI Security Institute and upcoming G20 presidency.
  • Russia offered no immediate on-the-record response despite a representative being present for the speech; Lavrov had separately dismissed similar accusations earlier the same day.

“We're talking about an insidious campaign that reaches into people's homes and twists what they feel about their own country and community – creating a narrative of decline, stoking division and sowing despair.”

Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister · BBC ↗ · Sep 21

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Burnham Tells UN Russia Uses AI-Boosted Disinformation, Unveils UK Defence Centre
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    Russia gives no immediate response to Burnham's UN accusations

    A Russian representative was present in the room during Burnham's speech but Russia offered no immediate comment following the accusations.

    “The Kremlin spends around £1.3 billion each year on manipulating information…”
    — Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister · source
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      ⚡ NEWS UK Establishes National Centre for Information Defence UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the creation of a new National Centre for Information Defence to combat disinformation and AI-enabled deepfakes from hostile states like Russia. The centre will integrate intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and social media... 📰 https://www…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon22h ago2▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • Haha, that's exactly the line that comes from Kremlin bots, what are the chances in a thread about russian disinformation. Thankfully, I joyfully watch Soloyvov's clown show and his jester guests such as Simonyan, Popov etc. I especially love watching Skabeyeva and her breakdowns. Thankfully, the vast majority of this country are well aware of…

      MrSoapboxr/ukpolitics19h agoview on r/ukpolitics ↗
    • Fife4Europe@mastodon.scot

      Andy Burnham announcing a new National Centre for Information Defence against Russian bots is a start, but ignoring dark foreign funding into domestic politics misses the real threat. Tackling deepfakes while dark money flows into parties is half a job. Why ignore the cash? (1/2) 🤔 # FBPE https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202…

      Fife4Europe@mastodon.scotMastodon20h agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Burnham pitches UK as 'honest broker' on global AI safety standards — Burnham said the UK, with close ties to both the US and EU, is positioned to lead on establishing global AI safety standards, highlighted the UK's AI Security Institute, and pledged to make AI central to the UK's G20 presidency next year.

  3. background

    Burnham announces new National Centre for Information Defence — Burnham unveiled a new UK centre to detect and disrupt AI-enabled disinformation campaigns by hostile states, working with intelligence agencies, government departments, law enforcement and social media platforms.

  4. background

    Burnham accuses Russia of AI-enhanced disinformation campaign at UN — In his first major international speech, delivered to the UN General Assembly in New York with a Russian representative present, Burnham said Russian agencies use bots, fake websites and forged branding of 28 British organisations, including universities and the BBC, to spread lies, and warned AI will 'multiply' such threats.

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    Lavrov accuses Western media of anti-Russian bias in Moscow

    Speaking at a disinformation forum in Moscow before Burnham's UN speech, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Western media of embracing anti-Russian narratives.

    “anti-Russian cliches and fantasies…”
    — Sergei Lavrov
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    • It's great to see @alexstubb providing this leadership and bringing other countries together to call for pre-deployment testing. The list of signatories to the 'Call for Control of Frontier AI Models' are the United Kingdom's natural allies. The UK has special access to

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