Lavrov urges UN-led information-security talks, supports global AI governance

Sergey Lavrov told delegates the UN "should play a central role" on international information security and welcomed work begun on a UN cybercrime convention mechanism that Russia said was opened for signature in Hanoi. He said the rapid development of AI technologies makes it imperative for all countries to participate in creating generally recognized rules for AI use.

Lavrov expressed support for a proposed global organization on AI cooperation that he described as complementary to the UN's role, and called for inclusive participation of Asia, Africa and Latin America in rule-making and governance processes.