UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can’t afford ‘a race to the bottom on AI safety’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for international cooperation among artificial intelligence competitors to mitigate safety risks associated with the technology. Warning against a "race to the bottom," Guterres emphasized the urgent need for global standards to address potential threats identified by experts in the field.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.” Secretary-General António Guterres said concerns raised by those on the frontlines of AI technology that its development...
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