UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down
Guterres said AI could require stronger safeguards as industry leaders urge slower development and Trump says existing U.S. protections are enough.
- On Wednesday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses risks that cannot be ignored, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump.
- Trump dismissed industry concerns on Monday, arguing the U.S. already has guardrails to regulate and prosecute AI companies, while claiming China would benefit from uncertainty cast on AI development.
- Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned last week amid growing public alarm, stating "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade."
- Ahead of next week's General Assembly gathering in New York, Guterres told reporters stronger oversight would be a major focus of his talks with global leaders.
- The Security Council may address artificial intelligence during the annual gathering, while Washington and China are planning a separate mid-September meeting with lower-level officials to discuss AI risks.
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UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down
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UN chief Antonio Guterres urged leaders to address artificial intelligence risks seriously. He emphasized government responsibility to protect citizens from emerging AI threats. This comes as public alarm grows over AI's potential dangers and industry calls for caution. President Trump, however, believes current regulations sufficiently manage AI companies. The UN plans discussions on AI governance during the upcoming General Assembly.
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