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February 4, 2026 Economic development
Speaking at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, Secretary-General António Guterres presented list of 40 experts, who will join the new Independent International Panel on Artificial Intelligence – the world's first fully independent global body designed to monitor and assess the real-world impacts of AI developments.
Guterres emphasized that the group's work will contribute to strengthening multilateral mechanisms for regulating rapidly evolving technologies. "Artificial intelligence is advancing at the speed of light. No single country can see the full picture [of what's happening] alone," the UN chief said, noting that the world needs common guidelines and science-based approaches.
Formation of an international group
An open global competition was announced to select candidates for the group. More than 2,600 applications were received. The final list included specialists in machine learning, cybersecurity, healthcare, human rights, child development, and data management. All group members will serve in their individual capacity, independent of any government agency, private company, or organization.
According to the Secretary-General, the group will serve as a reference point at a time when reliable and unbiased information on AI is especially needed. He emphasized that the new structure will help "separate facts from falsifications, and science from noise."
The first results will be available this summer.
The Secretary-General promised the group would begin its work at an accelerated pace. The first report is expected for the July Global Dialogue on AI Governance, a key international forum where future rules and standards will be discussed.
Guterres noted that artificial intelligence is already changing the world, and the main question is whether states can move forward in the wake of these changes together.
"It's about whether we will shape this transformation together or whether we will let it shape us," he said.
The Secretary-General warned that, in the context of growing geopolitical and technological rivalry, it is especially important to find a common platform. The new group, he said, could provide such a platform—one based on science, solidarity, and international cooperation.
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