UN Experts Call for Global AI Governance Framework

A group of UN experts has called on the United Nations to lay the groundwork for a global governance framework regulating artificial intelligence (AI). With AI’s rapid advancements and its transformative potential, the experts emphasized the growing need for international cooperation to mitigate risks while maximizing its benefits. They raised concerns about AI’s potential to disrupt economies, compromise human rights, and threaten global security if left unchecked. The experts also pointed out that current regulations are insufficient to address the challenges posed by AI technologies, particularly in areas like surveillance, autonomous weaponry, and decision-making systems. They proposed that the UN take a leading role in coordinating global efforts, ensuring ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in AI development and deployment. This call comes as governments and industries worldwide grapple with the balance between AI innovation and regulation, with the aim of promoting responsible AI use for the collective good.