UN warns of need for global governance to avoid an AI-pocalypse
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Capabilities are racing ahead of rules to ensure tech is used safely and responsibly, Scientific Panel argues
A United Nations report on AI warns the technology is moving faster than governments can keep up, and the window of opportunity to establish effective global governance of it will not be open forever.
The Preliminary Report from the UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence presents AI as something of a mixed blessing.
It says that the potential benefits of AI are enormous. If deployed and applied thoughtfully, the technology could support progress towards sustainable development goals, among other gains.
On the other hand, a rapid, unchecked deployment of the technology at scale presents risks such as harm to the mental health of users, potential use as a destructive tool, and adverse impact on social, economic, and environmental systems.
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