Global Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Existential Risks
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Türk called on states to establish global regulations to prevent existential risks posed by artificial intelligence.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Türk stated that the rapid race in the field of artificial intelligence creates existential risks in every aspect of life, and urged states to implement stricter regulations on a global scale.
Artificial Intelligence Race and Existential Threats
High Commissioner Türk stated that the current race in artificial intelligence technology is a significant step toward greater existential risks in every area of life.
This warning came six days after an Anthropic researcher resigned, warning that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity by the end of the decade.
The Role of Governments and Multilateral Institutions
Emphasizing that no single country can manage this technology alone, Türk urged nations hosting cross-border artificial intelligence companies to increase regulations.
It was stated that member states must work together through multilateral institutions to protect human rights and build a global consensus on artificial intelligence governance.
Industry Leaders' Proposals and Frontier Technology
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an article advocating that companies take adequate safety precautions during the artificial intelligence development process.
Leaders of OpenAI, Google, and xAI announced their support for this proposal, which includes third-party evaluations and cooperation between governments and companies.
International Standards Between China and the US
High Commissioner Türk described China and the US as leading nations in the field of artificial intelligence, noting that standards between these two countries must be harmonized.
This aims to prevent competition between jurisdictions from turning into a race to the bottom and to establish international standards.
Protection of Human Rights and Progress
Türk emphasized that artificial intelligence safety means actively protecting people, communities, and future generations.
Rejecting the argument that safety measures slow down innovation, Türk stated that no one should give up human rights for the sake of technological progress.