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March 3, 2026 Sustainable Development Goals
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the opening session Independent International Scientific Group on Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the historic responsibility of the experts tasked by the General Assembly to develop recommendations for the global development of AI.
Congratulating the group members on appointmentThe UN chief noted that the world expects them to provide "clarity" at a time when technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. He said that if anyone feels that change is happening too quickly today, they should remember: "Never in the future will we move as slowly as we do now."
General understanding
Guterres recalled that back in 2017, when he first took over as UN Secretary-General, the term "artificial intelligence" was rarely mentioned in speeches by world leaders, whereas today AI is rapidly transforming economies and societies. No single country, company, or scientific discipline can see the full picture alone, he emphasized.
“The world urgently needs a common, global understanding of artificial intelligence – based not on ideology, but on science“Not on fake news, but on knowledge,” the Secretary-General said, addressing participants of the meeting, which was held virtually.
An important task
He noted that, given rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts, independent and authoritative scientific assessments are becoming especially important. The group's objectives include assessing the social and economic impacts of technological solutions that have already been realized. According to the Secretary-General, artificial intelligence will impact peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development—key areas of the UN's work—for decades to come.
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The group's work will form the basis of the first annual Global Dialogue on AI Governance. All members of the body act in their personal capacity and provide independent scientific assessments, without representing governments, companies, or the United Nations itself. Conflict-of-interest mechanisms will help ensure the group's recommendations remain impartial and credible, Guterres emphasized.
“I cannot imagine a more important challenge for our world today,” the Secretary-General concluded, assuring the experts of the full support of the UN system.
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