Developing Nations Demand Equal Rights in Artificial Intelligence Regulations
Gathering at a United Nations summit, developing countries emphasized their desire to have a say in setting artificial intelligence rules.
Leaders of developing countries speaking at a United Nations summit demanded a more active role in shaping the rules and regulations of artificial intelligence technology, warning that global inequalities could deepen.
Warning of Global Inequality
Developing countries issued serious warnings that artificial intelligence, which is poised to transform economies, remaining solely a monopoly of wealthy nations will further increase global inequalities.
Leaders participating from Africa, Asia, and Latin America at the United Nations summit in New York voiced their concerns on this issue.
Statements by the Foreign Minister of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner argued that developing countries should not be reduced to merely passive recipients of standards designed elsewhere.
Security Council Session and Industry Leaders
A special session dedicated to artificial intelligence was held at the United Nations Security Council, with prominent figures from the tech sector such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Dario Amodei from Anthropic participating in the session.
Assessment by the UN Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres drew attention to the similarities between the debates surrounding artificial intelligence risks and the climate crisis, emphasizing that developing countries must have an equal voice in both areas.