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Nations establish advisory bodies to serve as global watchdog for AI

The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.

The U.N. will examine AI's impact on democracy and human rights.
The U.N. will examine AI's impact on democracy and human rights. (AN/University of San Diego)

The U.N. General Assembly has formally established two new global bodies to oversee the governance of artificial intelligence, a landmark move aimed at navigating a fractured geopolitical landscape and intense competition among major powers.

Passed by consensus among the 193 member countries on Tuesday, the resolution creates an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and a Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The initiative is seen by proponents as a crucial win for multilateralism in a field dominated by national interests and the unilateral actions of private tech companies.

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