Twenty Countries Propose a Global AI Watchdog While Washington Stays Silent

Twenty countries and the European Union have released a declaration calling for artificial intelligence to remain under human direction, oversight, and control. The office of Finnish President Alexander Stubb published the proposal on Monday as world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where concerns regarding rogue artificial intelligence are a prominent topic.

The list of participating nations includes Germany, Canada, Australia, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Norway, Kenya, Kazakhstan, and Turkey. However, notable global powers including the United States, the United Kingdom, and China did not sign the declaration.

This international oversight plan emerged during discussions at the United Nations, coinciding with fresh headlines regarding live security failures involving the technology. The initiative highlights a growing divide among nations regarding the regulation and control of advanced artificial intelligence systems as global leaders attempt to address potential security risks.