World leaders told the UN that artificial intelligence can aid peace but also trigger conflict without strict human control.
Leaders call for responsible use of artificial intelligence and warn about military risks and rapid escalation
At the UN Security Council, Antonio Guterres said the issue is not if artificial intelligence will shape security but how it will do so responsibly.
He noted that the technology can predict food insecurity, support de mining, and flag violence before it erupts. However, he warned that the same tools can be weaponized.
Therefore, he urged states to build guardrails and to keep humans in charge of critical decisions.
The session balanced clear benefits in health and research with the threat of misinformation and cyber harm.
Pakistan, Britain, and others press for rules as speakers describe lower thresholds for force and shorter time for diplomacy
Pakistan’s defense minister Khawaja Asif called artificial intelligence the most consequential dual use technology of this era.
He said unregulated systems enable disinformation, offensive cyber operations, and new armaments.
He added that autonomous systems and algorithmic command tools create grave dangers by lowering the threshold for force and compressing decision time.
British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy praised the promise of early warning and real time analysis.
Yet, he cautioned that chat bots and automated systems can fuel miscalculation and unintended escalation. Several speakers insisted on meaningful human control in military uses.
Calls grow for global governance, equitable access, and UN leadership to prevent digital divides from widening
Delegates urged the Council to ensure that international law and humanitarian law guide every application.
They proposed prohibitions on systems without human oversight and stronger communication on the links between artificial intelligence and nuclear risk.
African and Asian representatives warned about digital colonialism and weak regulatory capacity.
They asked for fair access, capacity building, and a voice for developing countries in global rule making.
As a next step, Antonio Guterres will convene the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. That forum will gather governments and stakeholders to shape cooperation now and in the years ahead.
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