The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warned of the existential risk that artificial intelligence represents for humanity. The official made this warning in the context of his role leading the UN human rights office.
Türk called for the urgent adoption of global safeguards to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence. He also advocated for the creation of independent oversight mechanisms that can supervise the sector.
In addition, the UN human rights chief defended the need to establish consensual limits for advanced artificial intelligence, suggesting that the international community must reach an agreement on specific restrictions.
The alert comes at a time when artificial intelligence technology has advanced rapidly, raising growing concerns about its potential impacts on security and the future of humanity.
