Unlimited expansion of AI could be existential threats to humanity: UN Guterres

The climate crisis and an unlimited expansion of artificial intelligence could be existential threats to humanity. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the remarks in his address at the World Economic Forum.

Guterres added that AI could be used as a tool of deception, especially if left ungoverned. He also highlighted the dangers of AI deepening inequalities, with those lacking the necessary resources left behind in the technological race.