The European AI Act has become a global focal point, facing a crucial moment at the final turn. The focus on regulating general AI services has sparked intense debates between tech companies and European lawmakers. France, Germany, and Italy advocate for self-regulation, leading to a global regulatory race. The European Commission's initial draft of the act does not address general AI systems, leading to controversy.

Governments worldwide are attempting to limit the risks of artificial intelligence, but experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of these regulations. The summit highlighted the importance of AI safety, though apocalyptic scenarios remain contentious. The development of regulations faces challenges, and oversight needs to continuously adapt to new technologies. Experts suggest that regulation should focus on specific use cases rather than particular technologies.

Guterres believes that current AI models lack sufficient safeguards and is concerned about the negative impacts of AI on employment and cultural diversity. He warns that AI could exacerbate global inequality and proposes the establishment of global regulations to prevent inconsistent standards, and the formation of an AI advisory body to develop preliminary recommendations.