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Global governance and security of artificial intelligence

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The international community is addressing the geopolitical and security implications of artificial intelligence. At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the concentration of AI power within a few countries and companies could deepen global inequalities regarding income, security, and sovereignty. He called for international cooperation to assist developing nations with computing infrastructure and data. As the UN General Assembly approaches, the UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a dedicated meeting on to discuss the rapid development of AI and its implications for international security. France, holding the rotating presidency of the Security Council, is advocating for discussions regarding leading the push to address the ‘existential threat that artificial intelligence may pose to humanity.’ French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has officials have proposed controls including pre-deployment assessments, a framework involving pre-market evaluation of models, post-deployment monitoring, and international information sharing following serious incidents, noting these measures aim to mitigate risks rather than stifle innovation. incidents. These diplomatic efforts face opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has characterized claims regarding AI's potential to destroy humanity as a ‘hoax’ and a ‘malicious conspiracy,’ maintaining that existing U.S. regulatory safeguards are sufficient. However, Secretary-General Guterres has reiterated the need for stricter oversight, stating, ‘We cannot ignore the concerns being expressed, especially when they come from those on the front lines of AI development.’ He further emphasized that it is the ‘primary responsibility of every government to protect its citizens, even from the threats of AI.’ Public concern has intensified following the resignation of Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon over fears that developers believe AI could pose an existential threat by the end of the decade. Additionally, executives from major technology firms have recently called for a slowdown in the pace of AI development. In preparation for the upcoming Security Council meeting, Secretary-General a recent press conference, Guterres emphasized that also identified AI, alongside climate change, as an unforeseen existential risk to global coordination is indispensable because AI risks ‘do not respect national borders.’ peace and security.

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