UN Rights Chief Issues AI Warning
'The need for AI governance is widely acknowledged—but where is the action?' he said.
The UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, expressed concern on September 7th about advanced artificial intelligence, sharing industry insiders’ fears of an existential risk to humanity. He emphasized the need for countries and AI stakeholders to establish ‘red lines’ and implement robust safety and security measures for AI. Türk announced he would be contacting AI companies to encourage them to proactively reduce risks.
- The UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, is concerned about advanced AI.
- He shares fears that AI could pose an existential risk to humanity.
- Türk called for ‘cast-iron guarantees’ regarding AI safety and security.
- He will urge AI companies to take immediate steps to reduce risks.
Write a comment