The United Nations Security Council will hold its first-ever meeting on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, July 16, 2023. The meeting was requested by China. It will discuss the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes, such as the development of autonomous weapons systems. This meeting is part of a growing international effort to address the risks of AI.
In 2018, the United Nations convened a high-level panel on AI. The panel warned that AI could exacerbate existing inequalities and create new ones. It called for a global framework to regulate the development and use of AI. The Security Council meeting is likely to focus on the potential for AI to be used to destabilize or even violate international peace and security.
For example, AI could be used to develop autonomous weapons systems that could target people without human intervention. AI could also be used to spread disinformation or propaganda, or to manipulate financial markets.
The meeting is also likely to discuss the potential for AI to be used for beneficial purposes, such as preventing conflict or promoting sustainable development. However, the focus of the meeting is likely to be on the risks of AI. The Security Council is primarily concerned with threats to international peace and security.
This meeting is a significant step forward in the international effort to address the risks of AI. It is the first time that the Security Council has held a meeting on the topic. It is likely to raise awareness of the potential dangers of AI. The meeting is also likely to lead to further discussions and negotiations on how to regulate the development and use of AI.
