UN calls for laying foundations of global governance for artificial intelligence
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The UN advisory body stated that global governance of artificial intelligence is essential. It urged the United Nations to lay the groundwork for the first inclusive global institutions to regulate rapidly evolving technologies, reports AP.
In a 100-page report, the group stated that artificial intelligence is transforming our world, offering immense potential for good, from discovering new fields of science and accelerating economic growth to improving healthcare, and agriculture, and optimizing energy networks.
However, it warned that without proper control, the benefits of AI could be confined to a small number of countries, companies, and individuals, while even more powerful systems than those currently in existence could upend the world of work, create autonomous weapons, and pose risks to peace and security.
The advisory body outlined principles for establishing new institutions to govern artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of international law, particularly human rights. It calls on all governments and stakeholders involved in AI to collaborate to protect human rights.
Currently, the report notes, that only seven out of 193 UN member countries are participating in seven recent initiatives regarding AI governance, while 118 countries, primarily from the Global South, are absent from any discussions.
On September 5, the first legally binding international agreement on artificial intelligence was opened for signature, involving countries including members of the EU, the US, and the UK.
For more information, check out the article by RBC-Ukraine on five cities worldwide where artificial intelligence is changing lives.
