Twenty Countries and European Union Propose Global Body for Artificial Intelligence Oversight
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for international cooperation to ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control and to enforce standards.
Twenty countries, including Germany, South Africa, and Canada, along with the European Union, have issued a joint declaration proposing the establishment of an international oversight body to ensure that artificial intelligence remains under human supervision and to enforce standards.
Call for Global Cooperation
Twenty countries and the European Union have issued a joint declaration to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed in accordance with international law and to maintain human oversight.
Proposal for an International Oversight Body
Countries signing the declaration proposed the creation of a global monitoring institution to set and enforce standards against rapidly evolving artificial intelligence risks.
Countries and Leaders Signing the Declaration
Many leaders supported the initiative, which includes countries such as Germany, South Africa, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore.
Signatories include German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Position of the US and China
The United States and China, the world's leading artificial intelligence powers, did not join the joint statement, but it was noted that the declaration remains open to other countries.