UN Security Council To Discuss AI's Impact On Global Peace And Security
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold its inaugural formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York, signaling the growing recognition of AI's potential effects on global peace and security.
With the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for this month, Britain will lead the discussion and call for an international dialogue on AI's impact.
Governments worldwide have been actively contemplating strategies to address the risks associated with the rapid advancements in AI technology. As AI has the potential to reshape the global economy and alter the international security landscape, global cooperation and regulation have become increasingly important. Britain, aiming to assume a leadership role in AI regulation, is using its presidency to advocate for international collaboration.
On Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will chair the discussion, which seeks to engage Security Council members in a comprehensive exchange of views on AI's implications. The focus will be on examining ways to mitigate the risks associated with AI and foster responsible AI development globally.
In June, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed support for a proposal put forth by a group of AI industry leaders. The proposal called for the establishment of an international AI watchdog, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to oversee the safe and ethical development of AI technologies.
