The United Nations adopts the first international resolution on artificial intelligence. The non-binding resolution was proposed by the United States and supported by China and 121 other countries.
The decision is the latest in a series of initiatives launched by governments around the world to regulate development in artificial intelligence, amid concerns that it could be used to undermine democratic practices, increase fraud, or cause widespread job losses. “The harmful or improper design, development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence systems poses risks that could undermine the protection, promotion and exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms,” the resolution stated.