United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres warned heads of technology companies about the risks of artificial intelligence, stating that its future cannot be held hostage to the “whims of a few billionaires.”<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Global AI Summit held in India, Guterres called on tech moguls to support a $3 billion global fund to ensure open access for all to this rapidly evolving technology.<\/p>\n
Guterres emphasized that artificial intelligence must belong to everyone, adding: “The future of artificial intelligence cannot be decided by a handful of countries, nor can it be left to the whims of a few billionaires.”<\/p>\n
The UN Secretary-General also warned that if urgent action is not taken, it could exacerbate global inequality.<\/p>\n
He added: “If used properly, artificial intelligence can accelerate medical progress, provide more learning opportunities, enhance food security, support climate action and disaster preparedness, and improve access to essential public services.”<\/p>\n
He also warned that artificial intelligence “could also deepen inequalities, amplify prejudices, and cause harm.”<\/p>\n
The United Nations has established a scientific advisory body on artificial intelligence to assist countries in making decisions regarding this revolutionary technology.<\/p>\n