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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose an existential threat to humanity, urging countries to put strong safeguards and safety measures in place before it is too late.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose an existential threat to humanity, urging countries to put strong safeguards and safety measures in place before it is too late.
Addressing a meeting in Geneva, Volker Türk said that almost unlimited power over artificial intelligence is concentrated in the hands of just a few people, underscoring the need for clear global rules governing the use and impact of the technology.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said countries benefiting from AI must work together to establish clear and agreed-upon boundaries for the technology.
He stressed that, given the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, effective safeguards must be developed to protect human rights and humanity. He warned that failure to act in time could leave the world facing a situation where it is too late to respond.
