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- 1Tech leaders urge UN to regulate artificial intelligence●Tech leaders to UN: For sake of humanity, please control the AI tech we created
Technology industry leaders have appealed to the United Nations, asking governments to rein in the artificial intelligence technology they themselves built. In remarks directed at the UN Security Council, executives argued that AI's risks to humanity are too large for the industry to manage alone and that international regulation is needed. The unusual plea from AI's own creators has drawn attention to growing concern among tech figures about unchecked development.
- 2US urged to craft tech strategy for the Global South▼Technology and the Global South: A US strategy for competitiveness
The Atlantic Council argues the United States needs a coherent strategy toward the Global South on technology, framing it as essential to American competitiveness. The piece suggests Washington must engage developing nations on digital and tech issues or risk ceding influence to rival powers seeking those markets and partnerships.
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Russia has voiced support for India's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The council currently has five permanent members, while India has served eight times as a non-permanent member. In India, the endorsement is being reported widely as a boost to New Delhi's long-standing campaign for Security Council reform.