Guterres: World cannot allow a ‘race to the bottom’ in AI safety
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in Hamilton, Canada, that the world cannot allow a “race to the bottom” in the field of artificial intelligence safety. At a press conference ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, he stressed the need for safeguards for the development of this technology.
Call for AI rules
According to Guterres, artificial intelligence has significant potential to accelerate sustainable development, improve education, strengthen healthcare systems and enhance climate resilience. At the same time, a growing number of people developing such technologies warn that their development is outpacing the understanding of the risks associated with them.
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Transparency and accountability
The UN chief noted that he is aware of geopolitical differences and the temptations they may create. He stressed the need for rules that would foster trust and make artificial intelligence safe, transparent and accountable, with human dignity at the center of the approach. Anadolu Agency reported on Guterres’ statement.
