He emphasized that AI must benefit everyone, including the one-third of humanity who are still offline, and emphasized the urgent need to find consensus on guiding standards for the implementation of the technology. declare AI.
The head of the United Nations spoke at “AI for Good” Summit held in Geneva by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), bringing together governments, civil society, United Nations agencies, AI innovators, and investors.
The event is exploring ways that AI can be used to help the world achieve its goals. Sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Getting the SDGs back on track
At the ITU, Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin called for global cooperation to “ensure AI reaches its full potential, while preventing and minimizing harm”. The ITU director said that in the midst of humanity’s self-imposed deadlines to achieve the SDGs, the world has gone astray, and using AI to accelerate progress is Now it’s “our responsibility”.
In an ideal scenario, Bogdan-Martin says we could successfully harness AI to find cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, boost clean energy production and help farmers grow crop yield.
AI risks are on the rise
But one Dark future is also possibleIn which AI has destroyed jobs and facilitated the uncontrolled spread of misinformation, or where only rich countries have benefited from this technology, said the ITU Secretary-General.
Earlier this year, UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned about rapid and unchecked advances in general AI. He said that “human agency, human dignity and all human rights are at serious risk,” calling on governments and businesses to link the development of technology with rights considerations. .
‘historic’ moment
The head of the ITU emphasized that the AI Summit is taking place at a “historic” time when it is important to promote AI governance and ensure its inclusive, secure and responsible implementation. .
“The future of AI has yet to be written down,” she said.
creative robot
More 50 robots will be present at the Summit as part of the exhibition “Robotics for Good”. Their inventors will demonstrate how robots can support human health, provide educational services, help people with disabilities, reduce waste, and assist in disaster emergency response.
Several humanoid robots are advertised as “speakers” at the event and their abilities as caregivers and companions for the elderly will be on display.
A press conference will take place on Friday where several humanoid robots will answer questions.
AI for Good Global Summit 2023..
