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New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN.

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The UK will set up a National Centre for Information Defence to counter disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states, announced by Andy Burnham at the UN.

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The UK will set up a National Centre for Information Defence to counter disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states, Andy Burnham announced at the UN.

Why it matters: The centre is intended to address state-backed disinformation and deepfake campaigns.

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UK to create National Centre for Information Defence

New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
Guardian AI · 23 Sept 2026, 05:00

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