UN Adopts Global AI Safety Resolution with Sweeping Support

March 21, 2024
UN Adopts Global AI Safety Resolution with Sweeping Support
  • The UN General Assembly has adopted a nonbinding resolution on AI, with universal support.

  • The resolution, led by the USA and backed by 123 countries, seeks to secure personal data and human rights while monitoring AI risks.

  • This action is part of a broader global effort to guide AI development and ensure its safe use.

  • Major nations including the US and UK, alongside international agreements, are focusing on AI safety and regulation.

  • The European Union is setting provisional rules to manage AI, reflecting a worldwide push for oversight.

  • The Biden administration is actively advocating for AI regulation to mitigate risks and strengthen national security.

  • These developments represent a concerted international movement towards establishing frameworks for reliable and safe AI.

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