BEIJING: The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution, proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 140 countries, on strengthening international cooperation in the capacity building of artificial intelligence (AI).
The resolution on “Enhancing International Cooperation on Capacity-building of Artificial Intelligence” emphasizes that the development of AI should adhere to “the principles of being human-centered,” promote beneficial intelligence and benefit humanity.
It encourages international cooperation and practical actions to help countries, especially developing countries, strengthen their AI capacity building, enhance their representation and voice in global AI governance, advocate for “an open, fair, and non-discriminatory business environment,” and support the UN in playing a central role in international cooperation.
The resolution aims to achieve inclusive, beneficial and sustainable development of AI, thereby contributing to the realization of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, stated while introducing the draft resolution at the General Assembly plenary session that the rapid development of global AI technology is having a profound impact on the economic and social development of countries and the progress of human civilization.
However, most countries, especially developing ones, have yet to truly access, use and benefit from AI, and the global digital divide continues to widen, he noted.
“Many UN member states widely anticipate strengthening international cooperation on AI capacity building, developing and utilizing AI technology equally, and sharing the knowledge and achievements of AI,” he said. –The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchange item
