UN grapples with itself over artificial intelligence and equality
By France24
22 March 2024 |
3:49 pm
The United Nations has unanimously approved its first resolution on artificial intelligence, with all member states agreeing to make sure the technology respects human rights. The UN also hopes that AI will help it achieve its development goals for 2030, which are well behind schedule.
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