The Quest for Global Governance in Artificial Intelligence and Information Integrity
The United Nations is calling for global transparency and strengthened oversight against the risks of misinformation and deepfakes caused by artificial intelligence.
As artificial intelligence technologies rapidly transform global information ecosystems, risks such as disinformation, deepfake content, and automated hate speech that threaten access to reliable information are being addressed at the international level.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Information Ecosystem
New technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are transforming information ecosystems on a global scale, reshaping how information is produced, accessed, and shared. These rapid technological advancements raise fundamental questions about how we can guarantee the reliability of the information we trust.
United Nations and Global Governance
Surpassing existing governance frameworks, artificial intelligence technologies raise fundamental question marks regarding accountability, equality, security, and safety. To fill this gap, the United Nations is carrying out efforts to strengthen global artificial intelligence governance.
Threats Faced by Information Integrity
Information ecosystems are coming under increasing pressure due to risks such as manipulation, misinformation via generative artificial intelligence tools, disinformation, and hate speech. The way artificial intelligence structures information and the cost of spreading false claims are among significant threats.
Proposed Solutions to Mitigate Risks
To mitigate these risks, the United Nations emphasizes prioritizing transparency, fairness, accountability, and ethical frameworks throughout the lifecycle of artificial intelligence systems. Independent audits and content provenance policies are recommended.
International Measures and Steps Taken
The United Nations has taken various steps to protect information integrity, including publishing policy briefs and adopting resolutions. In this context, an Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has been established, and the first Global Dialogue has been held.