Recently, the United Nations released a report proposing that the organization take more proactive measures in the monitoring and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report emphasizes that as AI technology develops and is applied more widely, its potential impacts and risks are becoming increasingly evident. Therefore, the UN believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the governance of AI, viewing it as an urgent global issue akin to climate change. Image source note: The image was generated by AI and is provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney in recent years.

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently announced the launch of two groundbreaking free AI interaction models designed to predict global energy access and simulate energy equity. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in employing artificial intelligence technology to address global energy challenges. The newly introduced power access prediction model utilizes AI technology to analyze population, urbanization, infrastructure, and satellite data to provide power access predictions for 102 countries up to 2030. Meanwhile, the Clean Energy Equity Index, as a pioneering index, employs AI to gauge...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged political and business leaders on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to prioritize a global strategy to address the dual crises of artificial intelligence and climate change. Guterres warned that the rapid advancement of AI could lead to 'severe unintended consequences.' The International Monetary Fund cautioned that the rise of AI could impact nearly 40% of jobs worldwide and may, in many cases, exacerbate overall inequality.

["The United Nations has established a 39-member advisory body aimed at guiding global solutions to artificial intelligence governance issues.","The advisory body includes members from technology companies, government officials, and scholars.","The primary task is to build a global consensus on risks and strengthen international cooperation to govern artificial intelligence."]

The International Labour Organization of the United Nations has released a report on the impact of AI on employment, highlighting the high automation risk for clerical work, with women facing greater risks. The report calls for the development of policies to regulate the application of GPT and ensure equitable sharing of technological benefits.