UK Mayor proposes national information defence centre to counter AI deepfakes and disinformation
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has proposed the establishment of a national information defence centre in the UK. Speaking at a conference, Burnham stated the centre would combat disinformation and the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes from hostile states. This is a proposal from a regional mayor, not a confirmed government initiative.
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- Andy Burnham proposed a new centre
- The centre would tackle disinformation
- The centre would address AI deepfake threats
- The proposal was made in the UK
- The threat comes from hostile states
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