00:00The United Nations Secretary-General has warned that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governments can keep up,
00:08renewing calls for global rules to manage its risks.
00:12Speaking at the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva,
00:17Antonio Guterres called for globally harmonized rules to reduce potential risks, especially for children.
00:24Guterres said AI has the power to reshape economies, transform the world of work, influence elections and shift global security.
00:33He said innovation must be matched with safeguards, adding that if AI is to be powerful, it must also be
00:39governed.
00:40The two-day meeting has brought together governments and experts to discuss how to manage AI's risks while harnessing its
00:47benefits.
00:48Delegates are reviewing the first global independent scientific assessment of AI.
00:53A more comprehensive report is due next year.
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