UN Secretary-General António Guterres has convened a new independent panel of 40 global experts to bridge the “AI knowledge gap” and ensure the technology is used for the benefit of humanity. He emphasized that the world urgently needs a shared understanding of AI grounded in science rather than ideology, especially as the technology advances at “lightning speed.” Guterres warned that without clear, factual assessments, fear and misinformation could deepen global divisions and threaten international security. The panel is described as being in a “race against time” to assess the real-world impacts of AI on economies and societies before the pace of development accelerates further.
Date: March 4, 2026. Source: europeansting.com