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UN Chief Urges $3B Fund for AI Equity
19 Feb
Summary
- UN Secretary-General Guterres advocated for a $3 billion global fund.
- He warned against AI development being controlled by a few billionaires.
- Guterres stressed the need for open access to evolving AI technology.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a strong call for global cooperation and equitable access to artificial intelligence during his address at the AI Summit in India on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He proposed the establishment of a $3 billion global fund to democratize access to AI technologies. Guterres expressed serious concerns that the unchecked control of AI by a select few billionaires or nations risks exacerbating global disparities and amplifying societal biases.
While acknowledging AI's vast potential to accelerate medical breakthroughs, enhance education, improve food security, and bolster disaster readiness, Guterres also highlighted its darker possibilities. He cautioned that AI could deepen inequality, amplify bias, and fuel harm if not managed responsibly. To counter these risks, the UN chief advocated for open access to AI and the implementation of international guardrails to ensure oversight and accountability, stating, "No child should be a test subject for unregulated AI."
