UK Minister Andy Burnham says he plans to use G20 presidency to broker AI governance deal
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told reporters in New York that the United Kingdom intends to use its upcoming G20 presidency to act as an "honest broker" for a global agreement on artificial intelligence. He said the UK is uniquely placed because of its ties to the EU, the United States and China, and because of its AI Security Institute, which he described as a source of expertise.
Key points
- Andy Burnham says the UK will use its G20 presidency to broker a global ai governance agreement
- He cites the AI Security Institute as a source of expertise for the UK’s role as an "honest broker"
- Remarks were made ahead of a UN General Assembly visit, amid rising diplomatic focus on ai risks
Burnham made the remarks ahead of a visit to the United Nations General Assembly, noting that discussions of AI governance have risen sharply on diplomatic agendas after what he called "dire warnings" about the technology's potential threats. The proposal is presented as the most prominent intervention yet from the British prime minister on how the country will respond to perceived AI risks.
No concrete timeline or specific negotiating framework was disclosed, and the statement reflects Burnham’s stated plans rather than a finalized policy. The UK’s role would depend on the willingness of other G20 members to engage in a coordinated governance effort.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he plans to use the UK's upcoming G20 presidency to broker a global AI governance deal, ahead of the UN General Assembly
politico.eu · 22 September 2026
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