The United Nations recognizes the pressing need for a watchdog group that can monitor artificial intelligence (AI) developments. However, they acknowledge that before such an agency can be established, member states must first align on general policies and interests. Under-Secretary-General and U.N. Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill emphasized the urgency in addressing the risks and governance gap associated with AI. The U.N. aims to establish an advisory committee on AI policy by the end of the year. While the U.N. lacks governing power to create a watchdog agency, they can facilitate its formation through member states’ collaboration. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged members to pay attention to the warnings about AI from its developers and proposed the creation of an agency inspired by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The U.N. has repeatedly emphasized the need for safeguards and governance tools to handle AI’s vast potential. However, the lack of investment in governance tools and safety requirements has left governments ill-prepared for the societal changes that AI will bring. Gill highlighted the gap in public sector institutions’ understanding of AI’s implications and their ability to cope with them. He stressed the simultaneous tremendous potential of AI in various areas, such as climate change, agriculture, and pandemic management. Governance is crucial to address risks and build trust in AI solutions. Discussions on AI have intensified since the public access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT program, which raised awareness of both its benefits and potential pitfalls. AI’s ability to aggravate misinformation, increase job losses, and influence political bias has raised concerns. Built by humans, AI algorithms can exhibit social and political biases that may skew research and favor particular political ideologies. Despite these concerns, AI has demonstrated positive impacts in fields like education, supply chain management, crop rotation, and wildlife protection. AI can contribute to achieving sustainable development goals, resolving crises, and improving research and innovation efforts. However, the misuse of AI, especially due to biased or incomplete datasets, remains a significant concern. The U.N. is determined to address these concerns and ensure responsible AI deployment with proper consideration for governance, context, and its life cycle.
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