The intersection of artificial intelligence and disarmament has sparked intense debate at the United Nations, with leaders emphasizing the need for new thinking to address the challenges posed by AI. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that AI is outpacing human ability to govern it, threatening human control over weapons systems.
This concern is echoed by experts, who stress the importance of establishing international guardrails to ensure a safe, secure and inclusive AI future. The rapid development of AI has created a regulatory vacuum, prompting calls for a binding framework to prevent misuse.
The AI divide between developed and developing countries threatens to exacerbate existing inequalities, with some nations struggling to access AI benefits. To address these challenges, the UN is working to establish a global dialogue on AI governance and develop a framework for responsible AI development.
A proposed international scientific panel on AI would provide scientific guidance on AI development and governance. The UN Global Digital Compact aims to establish a global framework for AI governance and development.
Experts emphasize the need for human oversight and regulation to prevent AI from undermining global security. Fei-Fei Li, Co-Director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute, highlights the importance of ensuring AI serves humanity, rather than undermining it. Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, stresses the need for international cooperation to establish a global network of AI infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.
