Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, is set to deliver a keynote speech at the party's conference in Brighton, where he will call for a global treaty similar to the nuclear non-proliferation agreement to control the development of super-intelligent artificial intelligence (AI). He argues that AI, if left unchecked, could pose a threat comparable to nuclear weapons, with the potential to "destroy us all." Davey is expected to criticize Labour leader Andy Burnham for relying on U.S. President Donald Trump and "tech bros"—a term used to describe influential figures in Silicon Valley—when addressing the AI challenge. In his speech, Davey will propose a global pause on the development of super-intelligent AI, likening the current situation to a nuclear arms race. He plans to suggest the creation of an international AI safety agency, modeled after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which was established to regulate nuclear technology. The proposed agency would be headquartered in the UK. Davey will argue that, just as the IAEA was created through international cooperation to manage a potentially catastrophic technology, AI must also be regulated collectively rather than left in the hands of a small group of powerful individuals in California and Beijing. Davey will also criticize the UK government's recent AI partnership with the United States, stating it does not adequately address the scale of the threat posed by AI and risks increasing the UK's dependence on a U.S. administration that is closely aligned with Silicon Valley interests. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats' home affairs spokesperson, Max Wilkinson, has announced the party's proposal for a tax on large technology companies and the creation of a new agency to combat online crimes such as child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and deepfake pornography. He has also criticized Meta's smart glasses, calling them "perv goggles," and accused the government of failing to protect civil liberties against big tech. In addition to his AI-focused policies, Davey will outline transport-related cost of living measures, including a temporary cut in fuel duty and a reduction in bus fare caps. He defended the Liberal Democrats' approach, stating that their policies are well-considered and that it is unproductive to compete with the more attention-grabbing proposals of other parties. Davey also expressed support for some of Burnham's initiatives, such as reforming adult social care, but remains skeptical about whether Burnham will deliver on his promises if he becomes prime minister.