New UN Advisory Body aims to harness AI for the common good

Published on October 26, 2023

Experts with deep experience across government, the private sector, technology, civil society, and academia have been tasked with supporting the UN efforts to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used for the greater good of humanity. 

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