According to CCTV News, local time on March 21,United NationsThe General Assembly voted to pass its first resolution on artificial intelligence (AI)draftto ensure that the new technology benefits all countries, respects human rights and is "safe, secure and trustworthy."
It is understood that this draft resolution aims to eliminate the digital divide between developed and developing countries.Ensuring they are on equal footing in AI discussions, also aims to ensure that developing countries have the technology and capabilities to exploit AI.
The draft resolution recognizes the accelerated pace of development and use of AI and emphasizes the “urgent need to reach a global consensus on safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems.”Governance of AI systems is an evolving field”, further discussion of possible governance approaches is needed.
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The draft was proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China and 122 other countries.The draft was adopted by consensus without a vote, which represents the support and recognition of all 193 member states of the United Nations.
“Today, all 193 member states of the United Nations General Assembly came together toChoosing to govern AI, rather than letting it govern us. "
It is worth mentioning that the European Union has taken the lead in finally approving the AI regulations on March 13. After completing some final procedures, the new regulations are expected to take effect in May or June.
my country has promoted relevant management last year. The Cyberspace Administration of China and seven other departments jointly issued the "Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services", which will come into effect on August 15, 2023.