AI governance needs global approach | Computer Weekly
Summary
Seven decades ago, researchers started studying the potential of artificial intelligence, reimagining the relationship between humans and machines. In recent earnings calls, some big tech companies announced plans[1] to add billions of dollars in new AI investments. Much work is already underway within the UN to leverage its experience and networks for facilitating consensus building, capacity development, and international cooperation to lessen risks and address AI-related challenges. ITU is a key part of the international standard-setting system that provides guidelines for the development of technology, both enhancing tech’s predictability and allowing it all to work together. This also provides certainty in the market and eases innovation for both large and small industry players everywhere, including in developing countries.