UN Secretary–General Unveils 39-Member Advisory Panel on Global AI Policies
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The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has unveiled a 39-member global advisory panel to address policy issues concerning artificial intelligence (AI). The committee consists of tech industry leaders, government representatives, and scholars from various nations. The panel aims to manage potential AI-related risks and foster global cooperation in AI governance. Initial suggestions will be released by the end of this year, with detailed recommendations planned for summer 2024.
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has unveiled a 39-member advisory panel on Thursday, Oct. 26. The panel's objective is to address global policy issues concerning artificial intelligence (AI). The diverse team is composed of influential figures from the tech world, government officials from countries ranging from Spain to Saudi Arabia, and intellectuals from countries such as the United States, Russia, and Japan. High-ranking personnel from globally recognized technology companies are part of the panel, including Hiroaki Kitano, chief technology officer (CTO) at Sony, Mira Murati, CTO of OpenAI, and Natasha Crampton, Chief Responsible AI Officer at Microsoft.
The advisory board's members are spread across six continents and come with varied experience, from Vilas Dhar, a US-based AI specialist, to Professor Yi Zeng from China, and Mohamed Farahat, a lawyer from Egypt. In a formal statement, Guterres admits the enormity of AI's potential positive impact. He warned, "the malevolent use of AI could erode faith in institutions, destabilize societal unity, and even put democracy at risk."
Since the unveiling of ChatGPT by OpenAI last year, the intrigue and interest in this groundbreaking technology have escalated globally. There has been widespread fear regarding its impact on society among AI specialists. In response, several governments are rigorously working on legislation to regulate the rise of AI, stimulating calls from researchers and policy makers for heightened international collaboration.
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The United Nations body has plans to roll out primary recommendations by the end of the year with more in-depth suggestions scheduled for summer 2024. The official statement from the UN outlines immediate actions, prioritizing the establishment of a global scientific consensus on possible AI risks and challenges and increasing international co-operation in AI governance. The panel's first meet is lined up for Oct. 27.
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10/27/2023 9:08:57 AM
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