UN Advisory Body Proposes Seven Recommendations for AI Governance

An artificial intelligence advisory body at the United Nations unveiled its final report on Thursday, outlining seven key recommendations to tackle AI-related risks and governance gaps, Arab News reported.

Formed last year, the 39-member advisory group aims to enhance international AI governance. The proposals will be discussed at an upcoming UN summit in September.

The report emphasizes the need for an independent panel to provide reliable scientific knowledge about AI, addressing information disparities between AI developers and the public. Since the launch of Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022, AI use has surged, raising concerns over misinformation, fake news, and copyright infringement.

Currently, only a few countries have enacted laws regulating AI. The European Union leads with a comprehensive AI Act, while the U.S. favors voluntary compliance and China prioritizes state control. The U.S. recently joined around 60 nations in endorsing a “blueprint for action” on responsible military AI use, a document China did not support.

The UN report warns that the concentration of AI development among a few multinational companies risks imposing technology on people without their input. Recommendations include initiating a global AI fund to bridge capacity gaps, establishing a global AI data framework for transparency, and creating a dedicated AI office to coordinate these efforts.