UN Passes Landmark Resolution to Ensure AI Upholds Human Rights, Bridging Digital Divide
• General Assembly adopts first ever resolution on regulating artificial intelligence, backed by over 120 countries • Calls for AI systems to comply with human rights laws and not pose risks to human rights • Recognizes digital divide between countries in AI development; urges support for developing nations • Hopes resolution models future constructive dialogue on AI in areas like peace and security • Aims to govern AI technology through a lens of humanity, dignity, rights and freedoms