AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns
· Technology · Indian Express, Reuters
United Nations rights chief Volker Turk warned the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that advanced artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity. He called for an all-out effort to establish cast iron guarantees regarding AI safety and security before it is too late. Turk noted that a small group of individuals currently holds almost unlimited power over the technology. He urged countries hosting AI and those in the supply chains to agree on specific red lines to mitigate risks. These remarks align with previous warnings from industry leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, regarding potential extinction risks.
Why it matters
The UN's push for global red lines and harmonised rules could lead to new international regulations that affect AI development and deployment worldwide.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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