UN panel calls for guardrails on AI as current safeguards are ‘unraveling’

A UN panel has sounded the alarm about the weakening of current safeguards for AI, urging global leaders and tech firms to establish new protections. The panel highlights that existing measures are failing, which could lead to significant risks if left unchecked. This call for action is crucial as AI's potential to transform society and economy grows, making robust governance essential to ensure it benefits humanity responsibly. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has backed the report, stressing the need for external experts to contribute to these efforts.