The US is leading the first ever AI resolution in the United Nations for a "safe, secure, and trustworthy" technology to close the digital divide between countries.
According to an Associated Press report, the proposed resolution is set to promote further discussions on the possible approaches in governing the growing AI industry.
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U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan advocated the resolution as a baseline set of principles for the development and use of AI" while managing its risks and dangers.
The US has been pushing its "AI for good and for all" campaign in the UN assembly since last December to prevent any misuse of AI to undermine peace and human rights, Axios reported.
The US vowed that the development and deployment of AI under the UN's guidance would comply with the assembly's founding charter and the Universal Declaration of Rights.
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AI-Induced Inequalities Continue Amid Push for Standardized Regulations
Despite growing concerns about the risks posed by the rapid development of AI technology, many nations are still struggling to implement a unified regulation on its use and application.
The US in particular has been grappling with how to approach AI regulation amid increasing lobbying on the technology.
Outside of an Executive Order to urge federal agencies to propose legislation in handling the new era of technology, individual departments have been mostly bearing the impact AI is causing on the industry.
Several digital watchdogs have already alerted world leaders and the public how AI tools are being weaponized to spread disinformation, surveillance, and even integration into advanced weapon systems.
There is also the threat of the tool affecting at least 40% of the total jobs in the world if its development is left uninterrupted as it is now.
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Security, Safety Discussions on AI Use at a Stalemate
The safety approach, amid all the conflicts in the world, has been tumultuous at best as countries have opposing views on how to promote a safe avenue on technology.
Most notable is the US which has started employing AI tools across its agencies, including in surveillance and intelligence operations.
The US and China have earlier reported forming an agreement to prevent AI technology be used in weapon systems.
The agreement, despite months passed, is yet to be finalized.
