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Published Date : 27/08/2025
The United Nations has formed an independent scientific panel to address the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, aiming to ensure that the technology benefits humanity while mitigating potential risks.
The United Nations has formed an independent scientific panel to address the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, aiming to ensure that the technology benefits humanity while mitigating potential risks.
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, created an Artificial Intelligence (AI) advisory body to assist countries in making informed decisions about this revolutionary technology. Member States expressed concerns about the rapid development of AI, fearing it could threaten democracy and human rights.
So in September, United Nations member states agreed to form an expert-level panel of scientists to facilitate dialogue among governments about AI. In a resolution approved on Tuesday, the General Assembly established what is called the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.
Among other activities, the panel will “issue evidence-based scientific assessments synthesizing and analysing existing research related to the opportunities, risks, and impacts of artificial intelligence.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will now seek individuals to serve on the 40-member body for a three-year term.
The resolution also outlines an annual global dialogue among governments and other stakeholders on AI governance. These parties will discuss international cooperation, share best practices and lessons learned, and talk about AI governance to help the world achieve UN global development goals, among other objectives.
The first of these dialogue sessions will take place in Geneva next year at a world summit on AI. “The development of artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace and scale that means it affects all states and countries across the globe,” said Costa Rican ambassador Maritza Chan Valverde, who oversaw the discussions leading to the new resolution along with her counterpart from Spain.
“With this resolution, the United Nations reaffirms its central role in guaranteeing that AI will serve humanity,” she added. The formation of this panel underscores the global commitment to ensuring that AI is developed and used responsibly, fostering a future where technology enhances rather than undermines human well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):
Q: What is the purpose of the UN AI advisory panel?
A: The purpose of the UN AI advisory panel is to provide evidence-based scientific assessments on the opportunities, risks, and impacts of artificial intelligence, and to facilitate dialogue among governments and stakeholders on AI governance.
Q: How many members will the AI advisory panel have?
A: The AI advisory panel will have 40 members, who will serve for a three-year term.
Q: What activities will the AI advisory panel undertake?
A: The AI advisory panel will issue scientific assessments, synthesize and analyze existing research, and facilitate dialogue among governments and stakeholders on AI governance.
Q: When will the first global dialogue on AI governance take place?
A: The first global dialogue on AI governance will take place in Geneva next year at a world summit on AI.
Q: Who will oversee the formation and operations of the AI advisory panel?
A: The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will oversee the formation and operations of the AI advisory panel, including selecting the 40 members.
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