UN Adopts Global AI Safety Resolution with Sweeping Support
March 21, 2024
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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Ars Technica • Mar 21, 2024
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