The Center for AI and Digital Policy has endorsed five candidates for the UN’s newly established global AI panel, aiming to strengthen evidence-based understanding of artificial intelligence. This panel, consisting of 40 experts, will serve for a three-year term beginning in 2026 and is part of the UN’s commitment to an inclusive digital future.
Experts emphasize the need for joint AI governance to bridge the widening digital divide between developed and developing nations. They advocate for enhanced cooperation, with the United Nations playing a central role in establishing a fair and inclusive AI framework.
Northern Ireland has launched its first Responsible AI Hub, a unique online resource created by the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) to help businesses and individuals adopt and apply AI responsibly. The Hub offers practical tools and guidance to ensure that responsible AI becomes an integral part of the region’s innovation landscape.
The recent UN General Assembly in New York marked a significant turning point for the regulation of artificial intelligence, establishing two new bodies aimed at fostering inclusive governance of AI technologies. These initiatives seek to reduce regulatory fragmentation and enhance international collaboration, addressing the urgent need for effective AI governance as many countries remain sidelined from key discussions.
The relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, challenging our ethics, and redefining what it means to be human. As the pace of AI innovation accelerates without a clear endpoint, the global governance landscape is fragmenting, highlighting the need for inclusive collaboration to ensure that the benefits of AI are broadly shared.
The EU AI Act establishes a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence systems, categorizing them based on their application and associated risks. It emphasizes transparency and prohibits practices that infringe on fundamental rights, such as biometric surveillance and social scoring systems.
The UN has initiated a global dialogue on AI governance, creating an inclusive space for governments and stakeholders to address pressing AI challenges. As part of this effort, the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has been established to assess the transformative impact of AI on society, with a call for nominations open until October 31, 2025.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to global AI governance during the Trust and Safety India Festival 2025, highlighting the importance of trust, safety, fairness, and accountability in AI development. He announced the upcoming India – AI Impact Summit in February 2026, aimed at bridging the Global AI Divide and promoting equitable technological advancement.
U.S. officials rejected the establishment of a global AI governance framework at the United Nations General Assembly, despite broad support from many nations, including China. Michael Kratsios of the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy emphasized that Washington opposes centralized control over AI, advocating instead for responsible diffusion and national sovereignty.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a global dialogue on AI governance during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, emphasizing its importance for ensuring safe and inclusive artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to develop governance frameworks based on international law and human rights while promoting open innovation and collaboration among countries.