As the United Nations and its Member States urgently consider the global governance of Artificial Intelligence, we have consolidated information on this page to inspire and guide discussions. The information presented here reflects current thinking at the United Nations University, and beyond, on the ethics, policy, and global governance of AI. The content will grow as the conversation evolves and new ideas and perspectives emerge.
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Report
Disinformation and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa: Security Implications of AI-Altered Information Environments
Including peace and conflict considerations in AI governance frameworks.
News
Senior UNU-CPR Data Scientist Appointed Research Lead for New UN Advisory Body on AI
The role will involve identifying opportunities and governance solutions as the Body works towards a final advisory report in 2024.
Commentary
Blog Post
US Executive Order on AI: Takeaways for Global AI Governance
What does the Executive Order reveal about the US approach to AI global governance and what impacts can we expect from its implementation?
Blog Post
Improving the Design of Geospatial Analysis for Anticipatory Action
Exploring approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian action – thereby saving more lives, properties, and livelihoods.
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: Human Rights and AI Ethics
Why Ethics Cannot be Replaced by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Media Coverage
AI & Global Governance: Robots Will Not Only Wage Future Wars but also Future Peace
AI could revolutionize the way we prevent and solve conflicts globally.
Publications
Brief
Artificial Intelligence: Addressing or Distorting the Modern Slavery Challenge?
Leveraging AI's potential and mitigating its risks in efforts to address modern slavery.
Brief
A Global Architecture for Artificial Intelligence
Consolidating key questions surrounding global AI governance.
Working Paper
Addressing the Challenges of Creating a Global AI Architecture
New working paper outlines key questions surrounding the global governance of Artificial Intelligence.
Working Paper
Towards a UN Role in Governing Foundation Artificial Intelligence Models
Working paper considers UN governance strategies for Artificial Intelligence and the newly announced Multistakeholder Advisory Body on AI.
Brief
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Disinformation and Conflict
New policy brief explores recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and their impact on disinformation-fueled conflict.
Brief
The Use of Synthetic Data to Train AI Models: Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Development
This technology brief explores the potential of synthetic data to accelerate the attainment of the SDGs through AI in the Global South.