UN Makes Historic Decision on Artificial Intelligence with Unanimous Approval
UN Makes Historic Decision on Artificial Intelligence with Unanimous Approval
The United Nations has made history by unanimously approving a decision related to artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant milestone in global governance. Find out more about this groundbreaking development below. 👇
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The United Nations General Assembly has made a historic decision regarding artificial intelligence (AI).
![The United Nations General Assembly has made a historic decision regarding artificial intelligence (AI).](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-6601f022e7bebe0d2075594d/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-c3429db0e1d9dba6dd12b1bafe82e7b1b0174f1a.jpg)
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A resolution, prompted by the United States, encouraging monitoring of potential risks associated with AI, has been unanimously accepted by all member countries for the first time.
![A resolution, prompted by the United States, encouraging monitoring of potential risks associated with AI, has been unanimously accepted by all member countries for the first time.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-6601f02623275b3327c89271/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-33cbcac8c4d7f450881ef2bb2b16ac32e8158449.jpg)
While the decision is not binding, reaching global consensus on such an issue is seen as a significant step forward.
![While the decision is not binding, reaching global consensus on such an issue is seen as a significant step forward.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-6601f02be7bebe0d2075594f/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-3999ec11692c823f61a870f06d3735f1438f984a.jpg)
In her statement, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield noted the collective determination of the UN General Assembly's 193 member countries to control AI.
![In her statement, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield noted the collective determination of the UN General Assembly's 193 member countries to control AI.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-6601f02f23275b3327c89273/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-cf647749ed28f49dc019b3592d3311a8fc969b6a.jpg)
Thomas-Greenfield said, "Today, we collectively sent a strong message that we should control AI, not the other way around."
![Thomas-Greenfield said, "Today, we collectively sent a strong message that we should control AI, not the other way around."](https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-6601f03423275b3327c89275/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-cc1af2f4f000881b556da18394d3d32f26852810.jpg)
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The approved resolution highlights the risks posed by AI systems being used for malicious purposes, particularly concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms.
![The approved resolution highlights the risks posed by AI systems being used for malicious purposes, particularly concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-6601f03a23275b3327c89277/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-524dbcab2d4626bbb33e62697c3b1f284ec491cd.jpg)
Member countries of the United Nations have committed to continuously monitoring AI development and strengthening privacy policies to minimize these risks.
![Member countries of the United Nations have committed to continuously monitoring AI development and strengthening privacy policies to minimize these risks.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-6601f041e7bebe0d20755951/rev-0/w-600/h-335/f-jpg/s-3e1b9d55effd602addfb5a01c2e0a98c820f8c40.jpg)
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