"UN Adopts Landmark Resolution for Global AI Safety"

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights in the development and use of AI. The resolution, co-sponsored by over 120 Member States, aims to regulate the emerging field and recognizes AI's potential to contribute to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It calls for refraining from using AI systems that violate human rights and urges cooperation to bridge the digital divide and increase digital literacy. The resolution is seen as a historic step forward for the safe and responsible use of AI, with the US Ambassador expressing hope that it will serve as a model for addressing AI challenges in other areas.