Address urges UN-led standards for artificial intelligence

Antonio Gosha told the assembly that artificial intelligence requires governance that is "accountable, transparent and regulated." He warned that the AI industry "cannot be regulated by a few major global companies" and urged the United Nations to lead the development of global standards via mechanisms he named, including a United Nations Global Digital Compact and an Independent International Scientific Panel.

Gosha said the goal is an "AI that serves humanity, not controls it," and argued governments must be in the "driving seat" to set safe, secure paces of innovation and development. He presented the UN as the appropriate convening authority to build inclusive frameworks so countries and stakeholders can participate in drafting norms for AI safety and accountability.