Source: United Nations – English
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Dear friends,
Last year, as generative Artificial Intelligence exploded in popularity, I launched a High-Level Advisory Body to examine how to share the benefits of this extraordinary technology while addressing its challenges.
It was already clear that AI came with immediate and long-term risks, including to human rights. And there were serious concerns that the power of AI was concentrated in a small group of countries and companies.
This Advisory Body was the first of its kind in the AI space – a geographically diverse, gender-balanced group bringing together experts from governments, the private sector, civil society and academia.
It was charged with a pressing question: how can AI be governed for humanity – particularly for those who are often under-represented and left out?
Working at an impressive pace, the Advisory Body tackled its complex mandate with remarkable effectiveness.
As they share their Final Report, I commend the breadth of their recommendations, which include creating:
- an International Scientific Panel on AI – to promote common understanding on AI capabilities, opportunities and risks;
- a Global Dialogue on AI Governance at the UN – to anchor AI governance in international norms and principles, including human rights;
- a Global Fund on AI for the SDGs – to bridge the AI divide;
an AI Capacity Development Network – to boost AI capacities and expertise, particularly in developing countries;
- a Standards Exchange – to foster technical compatibility;
- a Global Data Framework – to enable flourishing local AI ecosystems,
- and a small AI Office at the United Nations – to assist in all these initiatives.
I fully support these recommendations, which provide a blueprint to build on existing efforts and together, shape an international AI architecture that is inclusive, agile, and effective – for today and the future.
I want to express my deep gratitude to every member of the Advisory Body for their dedication and hard work.
I urge all stakeholders to give these recommendations their fullest consideration.
I call on Member States to meet this moment and be bold – starting this week at the Summit of the Future.
This report is not the end of our journey, but a crucial milestone in our ongoing efforts to ensure AI serves all of humanity.