The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warned that artificial intelligence can represent an "existential risk" for humanity. The official issued this warning during a UN event dedicated to artificial intelligence governance.
Türk advocated for the urgent need to establish safeguards to reduce the risks associated with the technology. These measures aim to protect humanity from the dangers that artificial intelligence can represent.
According to the high commissioner, the risks include disruptions to essential services, communications, and democratic systems. These threats demonstrate the scale of the impact that technology can have on society.
The warning comes in the context of a growing debate about the need to regulate artificial intelligence globally, with various countries and organizations seeking to establish norms for the development and responsible use of this technology.
