UN Chief Urges Global AI Cooperation Saying World Can’t Afford ‘a Race to the Bottom on AI Safety’
- On Wednesday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses risks that cannot be ignored, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump.
- Trump dismissed industry concerns on Monday, stating the U.S. already has guardrails to regulate and prosecute AI companies, while claiming China would benefit from uncertainty cast on AI development.
- Public alarm is rising after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned last week, citing internal concerns. "People building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all," Coxon said.
- Guterres is prioritizing stronger oversight ahead of the General Assembly gathering in New York next week. "We cannot afford to ignore concerns that have been raised," he said.
- The Security Council may address artificial intelligence during the annual gathering next week, while Washington and China are planning a separate mid-September meeting with lower-level officials to discuss AI risks.
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UN chief sounds alarm on artificial intelligence
UNITED NATIONS — Speaking ahead of next week's U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders Wednesday that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses risks that cannot be ignored.
In view of the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, UN Secretary-General Guterres has called for more international cooperation.
UN chief calls for global effort to set up guardrails for AI
Antonio Guterres warns the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety amid geopolitical divides, urging genuine international cooperation.
The UN Secretary General warned that technology is moving faster than understanding its dangers and urged global coordination to avoid a ‘race to the abyss’
“International Cooperation is More Necessary Than Ever”: UN Chief Calls for Dialogue, Guardrails on AI
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a veiled reference to China and the United States, has warned that the geopolitical divide, could create serious risks in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), calling for greater dialogue, information exchange and common guardrails among countries with advanced AI capabilities. World News | “International Cooperation is More Necessary Than …
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly warned against the potential risks of the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), telling reporters that the need for increased oversight of AI will be a key topic in his talks with heads of state and government during the UN General Assembly session that begins next week in New York.
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