UN adopts landmark resolution on global AI regulation
Silicon Republic March 22, 2024
The US-led resolution was described as a ‘historic step’ in sharing responsibility for safe AI and has been backed by Ireland, the UK, the EU and, notably, China.
The UN has adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This is the first time the global body has moved to regulate the emerging technology.
Proposed by the US last week to articulate a “shared approach” to AI systems, the draft resolution was adopted by the general assembly without a vote yesterday (21 March) and has been backed by more than 120 countries.
Through it, the assembly calls on members states to “refrain from or cease” the use of AI systems that are...