UN Chief Warns World 'Cannot Afford' Race to Bottom on AI Safety
Antonio Guterres calls for guardrails to ensure artificial intelligence remains safe, transparent and accountable.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the world “cannot afford” a race to the bottom on artificial intelligence safety, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
“We need guardrails to build trust – and that make AI safe, transparent, accountable, with human dignity at the center,” Guterres said, as cited by the news agency.
The remarks underscore ongoing concerns among international officials about the rapid development of AI technologies and the risks associated with insufficient oversight, according to the report.
Guterres' comments were reported by Anadolu Agency, though further details on the specific context, venue or occasion of the statement were not immediately available in the source material.
The UN has previously called for international cooperation on AI governance, though the specific policy proposals accompanying this latest statement were not detailed in the available report.
Sources
- UN chief warns world 'cannot afford' race to bottom on AI safety — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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