UN adopts resolution supporting AI safety efforts

On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution on artificial intelligence (AI), the first of its kind. Without a vote, all 193 members of the United Nations unanimously supported the resolution, which was sponsored by the US. The resolution’s passage was praised by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan as a “historic step forward” toward guaranteeing the responsible and safe application of AI technology.

The resolution attempts to address important facets of AI development, such as guaranteeing that AI is “safe, secure, and trustworthy,” benefits all nations, and respects human rights. It calls for more talks on governance strategies and highlights the pressing need for international agreement on the safe application of AI systems. It also recognizes that AI governance is a dynamic field.

In addition, the resolution aims to ensure that all countries have access to AI capabilities and technology by bridging the digital divide between industrialized and poor nations. It emphasizes how AI may be used to solve global issues like disease detection, disaster forecasting, agricultural development, and workforce training.

Big tech corporations are usually in favor of regulating AI, but the resolution also emphasizes how crucial it is to protect against the malevolent or improper use of AI systems. It exhorts nations, global organizations, tech groups, civil society, and other interested parties to create and promote legal frameworks for AI systems that are safe.

All things considered, the resolution represents a critical turning point in the worldwide endeavor to control AI and harness its promise for good. It highlights the significance of cooperation and teamwork in guiding AI’s responsible development and application and reflects the increasing awareness of the influence AI has on society.