UK to push for global AI safety rules, Burnham tells UN

Andy Burnham has called for the UK to lead global efforts in creating rules to prevent rogue artificial intelligence, directly opposing US President Donald Trump's stance on AI development. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Burnham said the UK would use its G20 presidency to push for international agreement on AI safety, citing the country's unique position as a bridge between the US, EU, China, and emerging powers. He argued that fundamental decisions on AI must be made by elected governments, not left to chance. Trump, addressing the same event, rejected any "globalist scheme of control" for AI, saying the US would encourage rather than rein in "super intelligence." Burnham faces criticism for not signing a Norwegian and Finnish-led AI safety initiative, while UK MPs have summoned tech giants including Meta and Google for an urgent hearing on AI safety testing.