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UN Secretary-General Statement on International Scientific Panel on AI
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This UN press release is relevant to AI governance discussions, particularly efforts to create international scientific oversight bodies for AI analogous to existing panels like the IPCC, as part of broader multilateral AI safety coordination.
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This UN press release covers a Secretary-General statement regarding the establishment or activities of an international scientific panel on artificial intelligence, reflecting the UN's efforts to create a global governance and oversight body for AI. It represents part of the broader UN initiative to coordinate international AI safety and governance through multilateral institutions.
Key Points
- •UN Secretary-General advocates for an international scientific panel to provide authoritative guidance on AI risks and capabilities
- •Reflects UN efforts to establish multilateral AI governance mechanisms analogous to IPCC for climate science
- •Signals growing international consensus that AI requires coordinated global oversight and scientific assessment
- •Part of broader UN AI governance agenda including the Global Digital Compact and AI Advisory Body recommendations
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| AI Governance Coordination Technologies | Approach | 91.0 |
| Pause / Moratorium | Concept | 72.0 |
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SG/SM/22776
26 August 2025
# Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly Decision to Establish New Mechanisms Promoting International Cooperation on Governance of Artificial Intelligence
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General warmly welcomes the General Assembly’s decision to establish two new mechanisms within the United Nations to promote international cooperation on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
The establishment of the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance marks a significant step forward in global efforts to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while addressing its risks. This pathbreaking milestone underlines Member States’ commitment to build on the Global Digital Compact adopted as part of the Pact for the Future in September 2024.
The Global Dialogue on AI Governance will provide an inclusive platform within the United Nations for States and stakeholders to discuss the critical issues concerning AI facing humanity today.
The Scientific Panel on AI will serve as a crucial bridge between cutting-edge AI research and policymaking. By providing rigorous, independent scientific assessments, it will help the international community to anticipate emerging challenges and make informed decisions about how we govern this transformative technology.
The Secretary-General will shortly be launching an open call for nominations for the Scientific Panel, which will present its annual reports at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance to take place in July 2026 in Geneva and 2027 in New York.
The Secretary-General calls on all stakeholders to support this historic initiative and contribute to building a future where artificial intelligence serves the common good of all humanity.
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