UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday emphasized the importance of ensuring human control of artificial intelligence (AI) than using force.
“Let's be clear: we cannot leave the fate of humanity to algorithms. Humans must always retain authority over life and death decisions,” he recounts the open discussions between AI and the Security Council on international security and security.
The Security Council and UN Member States must ensure that the military use of AI is in full compliance with international law and the UN Charter. Human control and judgment must be preserved in all use of force, he said.
AI is no longer on the far horizon. It is here and transforms daily life, information space and the global economy at breathtaking speeds. The question is not whether AI will affect international peace and security, but how the world will shape its impact, Guterres said.
Without guardrails, AI can be weaponized. AI-enabled cyberattacks can destroy or destroy critical infrastructure in minutes. The ability to manufacture and operate audio and video can threaten the integrity of information, promote polarization, and cause a diplomatic crisis. And he warned that the massive energy and water demands of large models, coupled with competition for important minerals, are creating new tensions.
Guterres said there must be a consistent global regulatory framework for AI.
Governments, platforms, media and civil society must work together to detect and stop AI-generated deceptions, ranging from reconciliation campaigns to peace processes, humanitarian access and deepfakes targeting elections.
“We need transparency throughout the AI lifecycle. We need rapid and validated attribution of information sources and their spread, as well as systemic protection measures to prevent AI systems from spreading disinformation and firing violence,” he said.
There is also a need to close the AI capacity gap, Guterres said. “Technology can promote sustainable development, stability and peace. Every country must create spaces to shape the future of AI.”
From nuclear weapons management to aviation safety, the international community endures the challenges of technology that can destabilize society, agreeing to rules, building institutions, and asserting human dignity, he said. “The windows are closed to shape AI – for peace, for justice, for humanity. We must act without delay.”
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