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UN warns artificial intelligence could threaten humanity’s existence

From Der Standard · () German

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  • UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity.
  • Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk called for binding safety and protection guarantees before it is too late.
  • He said the international community needs a common red line for developing and deploying AI.

Artificial intelligence could become an existential threat to humanity, according to UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk.

Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk called for international safeguards governing both the development and use of AI. “I therefore call here and now for binding guarantees for safety and protection in connection with AI before it is too late,” he said.

Türk also said the international community needs a common red line on AI development and deployment. His appeal focused on establishing safety guarantees before the technology creates risks that can no longer be controlled.

I therefore call here and now for binding guarantees for safety and protection in connection with AI before it is too late.

· Volker TürkThe UN human rights commissioner urged the Human Rights Council to establish safeguards for AI.
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