UK’s Burnham, Canada’s Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation

UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation, and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.

x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attend the League Cup football match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Liverpool, England, on September 16, 2026 [Paul Cooper/WPA Pool/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff , AP and Reuters Published On 17 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first bilateral meeting to advance cooperation on defence and artificial intelligence, capped by an evening watching a football match together at Everton’s stadium in Liverpool.

The British Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Wednesday that the leaders agreed governments and the tech sector must partner to ensure online safety and counter the risks of AI.