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Burnham Says AI Safety Should Be an Issue for Governments and Not Left to Chance

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Andy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister told world leaders he wants the UK to act as an “honest broker” to draw up “a single set of global principles and standards” for the development of frontier AI. But his speech at the United Nations General Assembly came just hours after Mr Trump told the same event that he would resist attempts to rein in what he called “super intelligence”.

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This article highlights the geopolitical tension surrounding frontier AI governance, focusing on calls for a unified global framework to prevent the emergence of 'rogue' artificial intelligence. It contrasts a UK-led initiative to establish international safety standards with high-level political resistance to reining in 'super intelligence' at the United Nations. The discourse underscores the urgent need for multilateral coordination to mitigate catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI systems. These developments are critical for global policy alignment, including Australian interests in international safety norms.

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WorldEuropeBurnham says AI safety should be an issue for governments and not left to chanceAndy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister told world leaders he wants the UK to act as an “honest broker” to draw up “a single set of global principles and standards” for the development of frontier AI. But his speech at the United Nations General Assembly came just hours after Mr Trump told the same event that he would resist attempts to rein in what he called “super intelligence”.less than 2 min readSeptember 23, 2026 - 1:44PMVideo_ElephantAndy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister told world leaders he wants the UK to act as an “honest broker” to draw up “a single set of global principles and standards” for the development of frontier AI. But his speech at the United Nations General Assembly came just hours after Mr Trump told the same event that he would resist attempts to rein in what he called “super intelligence”.Andy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister told world leaders he wants the UK to act as an “honest broker” to draw up “a single set of global principles and standards” for the development of frontier AI. But his speech at the United Nations General Assembly came just hours after Mr Trump told the same event that he would resist attempts to rein in what he called “super intelligence”.More related storiesInternetGodfather of AI warns of ‘catastrophic harm’The Godfather of AI Yoshua Bengio has warned Australians about the technology’s threat to humanity.Read moreTravel UpdatesRobert Irwin’s new gig revealedAussie wildlife warrior Robert Irwin has joined Qantas for its latest international marketing campaign Australia in the Sky.Read moreWorldFighter jets scramble after Russia threatThere are fears the war in Ukraine could soon spill over into Poland or the Baltic countries.Read more<img src="https://www.news.com.au/akam/13/pixel_3cba8938?a=dD1mODJhYjhkOTkzYTI2MDczYWViOWMzZWZhNDUwYWM4MzQwNThiODQ1JmpzPW9mZg==" style="visibility: hidden; position: absolute; left: -999px; top: -999px;" />