The UN General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will benefit sustainable development. The resolution highlights the importance of respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights in the design, development, deployment, and use of AI. It also recognizes the potential of AI systems to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The Assembly calls on all Member States and stakeholders to refrain from using AI systems that violate human rights and to develop regulatory and governance approaches for the safe use of AI. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the need to close the digital divide and support developing countries in accessing and benefiting from AI technology.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Assembly adopts AI resolution | Regulation and promotion of AI | Increased regulation and safe use of AI technologies | Ensuring human rights and sustainable development |
| Same rights online and offline | Protection of human rights | Protection of human rights in the digital sphere | Equality and fairness |
| Closing the digital divide | Equitable access to technology | Increased access and digital literacy in developing nations | Inclusion and global cooperation |
| Hope for other sectors | Responsible use of AI | Increased dialogue and regulation across various sectors | Advancing shared priorities |
| We govern AI | Ethical and responsible AI use | Increased governance and focus on human values | Ensuring human dignity and safety |