UK's Burnham to unveil AI defence pact with US at UN summit

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a new AI defence partnership with the US on Tuesday, aiming to protect critical infrastructure and detect threats. He will make the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly, his first multinational meeting as prime minister. Burnham will meet US President Donald Trump and call for nations to use AI to enhance security and reduce cost-of-living pressures. The partnership will link Britain's Defence Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce with the US Department of War's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to speed delivery of trusted capabilities. Britain, the world's third-largest AI market, is seeing early signs the technology is reviving its stagnant economy, though concerns grow that safety efforts lag behind powerful systems. Burnham is expected to announce Britain will tackle global AI challenges during its G20 hosting next year.