The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the delay in creating rules and limits for artificial intelligence technology, warning that the time to act is now, before it's too late. Turk expressed concern about the slow pace at which the international community has advanced in regulating this technology.
The alert comes at a time when there are already artificial intelligence systems capable of blackmailing programmers, a capability that Turk considers too powerful and dangerous to be left without supervision. This situation highlights the growing risks associated with the uncontrolled development of AI.
The UN has been advocating for the need to establish international regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence, in order to ensure that human rights are protected in a rapidly evolving technological context. Turk emphasized that without concerted action, the dangers associated with these technologies could become irreversible.
The call for regulation also comes in the context of international debates on AI governance, with several countries and organizations pressuring for frameworks that allow for responsible and safe technological development for humanity.
