The UN General Assembly passed its first resolution this Thursday on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) by consensus of all member states to promote their development in a “safe”, “responsible” and “fair” way to avoid inequalities between countries and their possible use “malicious”.
“Recognizing that secure and reliable artificial intelligence systems (…) that are human-centered, trustworthy, explainable, ethical and inclusive, fully respect the promotion and protection of human rights and international law, maintain privacy and are focused on sustainability.” Development and are responsible, have the potential to accelerate and promote progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and sustainable development in its three dimensions (economic, social and environmental). in a balanced and integrated way“says the document.
Likewise, the Assembly is convinced that the proper development of this technology promotes digital transformation. promotes peace, bridges the digital divide both within and outside countries and even promotes the protection and enjoyment of human rights. On the other hand, the text recognizes that artificial intelligence can do this have an “incorrect or malicious” use This could undermine sustainable development “in its three dimensions” and hamper progress towards the goals of the 2030 Agenda.
For this reason, the resolution encourages countries as well as public and private organizations, the media, civil society and other entities to promote an “ecosystem that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship and the dissemination of knowledge and technologies at all levels (…). “. mutually agreed conditions“.
Calls for “inclusive and equal access”
In addition, it urges Member States of the General Assembly to work with developing countries to prevent them from falling behind on this issue, so that a future with one “Inclusive and equal access” highlighted the benefits of this technology and emphasized the call for the private sector to abide by international laws and act on the basis of UN principles.
The General Assembly also recognized that databases are fundamental to the development of this type of systems and therefore highlighted:fair, inclusive, responsible and effective data management“as well as improving its production, its accessibility and its infrastructure.
As this is a constantly evolving technology, Member States have agreed to continue the debate on the various developments in the area of governance in order to allow for international approaches.go to the beat“the development of these systems.
USA, happy with the solution
From Washington, senior administration officials celebrated the adoption of this resolution. which was presented by the United States and co-sponsored by 120 countriesbecause it is a “historic step” in promoting safe and reliable artificial intelligence systems.
“The United States welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly sets out principles for the deployment and use of AI. President (Joe) Biden and I are committed to establishing and strengthening international rules and standards for new technologies,” said the US vice president. Kamala Harrisin a statement from the White House.
For his part, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has assured that “it is”a historic step towards promoting safe and reliable AI systems“This will serve to present a global vision of how countries are responding to the “opportunities and challenges” of this technology. He also stressed that the text was drawn up in consultation with experts from civil society and the private sector and taking into account the priorities and concerns of developing countries.