On November 3, UN Secretary-General Guterres delivered an important speech at the UK Artificial Intelligence Summit, emphasizing the importance of implementing global regulation on emerging artificial intelligence technologies based on UN Charter principles. He noted that the current AI model lacks the necessary protection measures, which may pose a threat to human rights and have long-term negative impacts on employment and cultural diversity. Guterres also warned that AI could exacerbate global inequality, so unified global regulatory standards must be established to ensure the healthy development of technology.
In his speech, Guterres raised the urgency of establishing a global regulatory framework to prevent inconsistencies in AI standards in various countries. He believes that only by reaching a consensus on a global scale can we effectively respond to the challenges brought by AI technology and ensure that it benefits all mankind. To this end, he announced the establishment of an AI consulting agency composed of 39 experts, which will make preliminary suggestions on establishing scientific consensus and promoting the development of AI technology to goodness by the end of the year.
The establishment of this AI consulting agency marks a major UN initiative in the field of AI governance. The agency’s mission is not only to provide reference for the formulation of a global digital contract next year, but will also provide guidance to governments, businesses and academia to help them follow ethical principles in the development and application of AI technology and ensure the transparency and impartiality of technology.
Guterres' speech sparked widespread discussion among the participants. Many experts believe that with the rapid development of AI technology, global regulation has become a top priority. They called on governments to strengthen cooperation and jointly formulate and implement international standards for AI technology to ensure the safety and sustainability of technology. At the same time, some voices pointed out that the development of AI technology should focus on protecting cultural diversity and avoid negative impacts on the global cultural ecology.
In addition, Guterres also emphasized the potential impact of AI technology on the job market. He fears that with the widespread use of AI technology, many traditional jobs may be replaced, thereby aggravating social inequality. To this end, he called on governments to strengthen skills training for workers, help them adapt to technological changes, and ensure that the development of AI technology can benefit everyone.
In general, Guterres' speech at the summit pointed out the direction for global AI governance. His proposed global regulatory framework and the establishment of AI consulting bodies mark an important step forward in addressing AI technology challenges. In the future, with the continuous development of AI technology, global cooperation will become the key to ensuring the development of technology towards goodness.