INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence that encourages
countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks, Reuters reported.The nonbinding resolution, proposed
by the United States and co-sponsored by China and over 120 other nations, also advocates the strengthening of privacy policies.&Today, all
193 members of the United Nations General Assembly have spoken in one voice, and together, chosen to govern artificial intelligence rather
than let it govern us,& U.S
Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said.The resolution is the latest in a series of initiatives & few of which carry
teeth & by governments around the world to shape AI&s development, amid fears it could be used to disrupt democratic processes, turbocharge
fraud or lead to dramatic job losses, among other harms.&The improper or malicious design, development, deployment and use of artificial
intelligence systems … pose risks that could … undercut the protection, promotion and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental
freedoms,& the measure says
In November, the U.S., Britain and more than a dozen other countries unveiled the first detailed international agreement on how to keep
artificial intelligence safe from rogue actors, pushing for companies to create AI systems that are &secure by design.&Europe is ahead of
the United States, with EU lawmakers adopting a provisional agreement this month to oversee the technology
The Biden administration has been pressing lawmakers for AI regulation, but a polarized U.S
Congress has made little headway, read the report.In the meantime, the White House sought to reduce AI risks to consumers, workers, and
minorities while bolstering national security with a new executive order in October.U.S
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said it took nearly four months to negotiate the resolution, but that it gave the world &a baseline
set of principles to guide next steps in AI&s development and use.&Asked on Wednesday whether negotiators faced resistance from Russia or
China, senior administration officials said there were &lots of heated conversations,& but the administration actively engaged with
countries with which it has different views.Like governments around the world, Chinese and Russian officials are eagerly exploring the use
of AI tools for a variety of purposes
Last month, Microsoft said it had caught hackers from both countries using Microsoft-backed OpenAI software to hone their espionage
skills.In response to the Microsoft report, China has said it opposes what it called groundless accusations while Russia did not respond to
a request for comment, Reuters reported.The post UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution first appeared on Ariana News.
