Burnham urges governments to set AI safety rules, not leave it to chance

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for global AI safety rules, directly opposing US President Donald Trump's stance on encouraging AI development. Burnham wants the UK to broker international standards for frontier AI. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Burnham said the UK would use its G20 presidency to push for a single set of global principles, citing its unique position as a bridge between allies. He acknowledged AI's potential in healthcare and education but stressed governments must decide on safety, not leave it to chance. Trump rejected any "globalist scheme" for AI control, vowing to encourage "super intelligence" instead. Burnham faces criticism for not joining a Norwegian-Finnish initiative, while UK MPs have summoned tech firms to an October hearing on mandatory safety testing.