Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech

The newly minted UK prime minister addressed the UN General Assembly today, delivering his first speech on the global stage.

In the address, Burnham cautioned against the growing threat of Russian disinformation campaigns, calling them a “dangerous weapon of mass deception” that undermines democracies worldwide. He further announced a new set of international standards for artificial intelligence, aiming to create a robust framework that would keep AI development safe, ethical, and aligned with fundamental human rights.

The speech comes at a time when global cooperation is required to tackle disinformation and technology governance. Analysts expect the UK’s proposals to influence future policy debates and spur multilateral collaboration.

For a deeper dive into Burnham’s remarks and policy proposals, read the full report here.