The UN has an AI strategy for everyone except the labs that build it

The UN's recent initiatives, including the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the AI for Good Global Summit, highlight its growing focus on artificial intelligence. The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence unveiled its first global scientific assessment of AI, reflecting years of effort in creating frameworks like the Global Digital Compact and Governing AI for Humanity. However, despite these efforts, the UN's strategy seems to overlook the crucial role of the labs and researchers who actually develop AI technologies. This gap could undermine the effectiveness of the UN's global AI governance efforts, potentially leading to a disconnect between policy and practical AI development.