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

The UK government has announced plans to create a new agency called the National Centre for Information Defence to combat disinformation and deepfakes from countries like Russia. This move aims to protect British interests from the spread of false information and malicious content. The agency will work with intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and social media companies to detect, attribute, and disrupt information attacks.

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The UK is setting up a new agency to combat disinformation and deepfakes. This move could help to reduce the spread of false information and promote a more secure online environment.

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