### [2026-09-23](/feed/2026/09/23/index.md)

##### United Kingdom
# The United Kingdom establishes a National Centre for Information Defence to detect and counter foreign disinformation, including AI-generated content. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the centre will address disinformation attacks to states such as Russia. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260923-uk-sets-up-unit-to-combat-disinformation-from-russia-ai)

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