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AI CEO Sam Altman to Address UN Security Council
19 Sep
Summary
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will brief the UN Security Council.
- The meeting focuses on artificial intelligence and international security.
- Concerns about AI control and global safety standards will be discussed.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to brief the United Nations Security Council in New York next week. This briefing will occur during the annual UN General Assembly, when world leaders convene. The 15-member Security Council is dedicating its meeting to the topic of artificial intelligence and international security.
Altman's remarks are anticipated to cover OpenAI's commitment to ensuring AI safety and its benefits for people worldwide. He is also expected to emphasize the critical need for international cooperation and the establishment of shared safety standards for this rapidly advancing technology.
The UN Security Council, responsible for global peace and security, previously discussed AI risks earlier in 2023. Discussions then included concerns about AI becoming unmanageable and potential misuse for repression, underscoring the growing global focus on AI governance.
