UN Chief Forms New Panel to Guide AI Governance
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The UN Secretary-General announced a 39-member advisory body to address AI governance issues. Members include tech executives, government officials, and academics.
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The advisory body will issue preliminary recommendations by end of 2022 and final ones by summer 2024.
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Immediate tasks include building consensus on AI risks/challenges and strengthening international cooperation.
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First meeting of the body will take place on October 27.
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The announcement comes amid rising interest and concerns about the impacts of AI technologies like ChatGPT.
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