UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that “the world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety.”

UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

TL;DR

  • UN chief urges cooperation on AI threats.
  • Warns against a 'race to the bottom on AI safety'.
  • Highlights the inability of the world to afford such a scenario.