AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

Speaking to reporters in New York on 26 August, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said, “the establishment of the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance marks a significant step forward in global efforts to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while addressing its risks.”

“This path breaking milestone underlines Member States’ commitment to build on the Global Digital Compact adopted as part of the Pact for the Future in September 2024,” he reiterated. Dujarric also said, “The Global Dialogue on AI Governance will provide an inclusive platform within the United Nations for states and stakeholders to discuss the critical issues concerning AI facing humanity today.”