UN General Assembly session to focus on war, climate change and AI
World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly, with attention expected to turn to the war in Iran, climate change and efforts to regulate AI.
World leaders are converging on New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly, the world's largest annual diplomatic gathering, according to France 24.
Attention throughout the week is expected to focus on several major issues, including the war in Iran, climate change and international efforts to regulate artificial intelligence.
Expert perspectives
France 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito of the London School of Economics discussed what to expect from the session, according to the report.
The UN General Assembly regularly serves as a venue for world leaders to address pressing global issues and hold bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the formal proceedings.
Sources
- UN General Assembly to discuss war, climate and AI — France 24 — English
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